The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed circulating social media reports alleging an attempted assassination of Lt. Ahmed Yerima, describing the claims as false and unverified.
SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, made the statement, saying, “No such incident has been reported or recorded anywhere within the Federal Capital Territory.” She urged the public to disregard the rumours and avoid sharing information that could create unnecessary panic.
SP Adeh also called on residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. Citizens can contact the Command Headquarters through emergency lines 08032003913 and 08068587311 for immediate response.
The statement emphasises the importance of relying on official sources for security updates and cautions against spreading misinformation on social media.