The Imo Police Command has launched a crackdown on those spreading fake news and misinformation on social media with a recent viral video that sparked unnecessary apprehension among residents.
Commissioner of Police CP Aboki Danjuma, said the video captioned ‘Mufara Zarga Zarga Emo State’ “is misleading and unfounded,” depicting massive destruction of a popular market at Avu in Owerri West Local Government Area of the state.
“We urge the public to disregard this video, as the alleged fire outbreak actually occurred in 2023. We are working to ensure public safety and prevent unnecessary apprehension,” he said.
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Danjuma directed the State Intelligence Department to identify and apprehend those responsible for spreading the false information.
“Misinformation can harm public safety, and we will not tolerate it,” he warned. “We are committed to partnering with other agencies to prevent destruction of private or public properties, ” he stated.
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