Abuja Police Command has warned residents particularly those living in Ushafa, Bwari, and environs, against sharing misleading information that could pose a threat to security strategies put in place.
This was made known in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh.
She disclosed that to ensure safety of the lives and properties additional police personnel have been deployed.
The command made the promise after the FCT Police Commissioner, CP Haruna Garba visited areas in Bwari Local Government Area where there had been reports of kidnapping attacks, to review the security situation of the area.
Adeh then admonished individuals to stop disseminating unverified information to avoid inciting unnecessary panic among residents.
She said, “It is imperative that individuals refrain from disseminating unverified information from the comfort of their homes, as it may incite unnecessary panic in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“Instead, we encourage the public to responsibly share any pertinent information with the appropriate authorities.
“In Bwari, the Commissioner of Police, on the 3, 2024, diligently visited all communities in the region.
“During these visits, he engaged with community leaders, assessed security arrangements, and took proactive measures, including deploying additional personnel and an armored police vehicle.
“Despite these efforts, concerns have been raised about perceived inactivity.
“However, we would like to emphasize that revealing detailed security strategies publicly poses a risk to their effectiveness.
“We appreciate your cooperation and urge citizens to exercise restraint in sharing potentially misleading or mischievous posts.
“Working in harmony with the police will undoubtedly contribute to a safer and more secure environment for all.”
