The Rivers State Police Command has said that reports claiming the eruption of riots in Rivers State are unfounded.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement on Monday, described as “misleading and malicious” report circulating on various online media platforms, claiming that riots which erupted had led to the burning of the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
“The command categorically states that this report is entirely false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to incite unrest and spread fear among law-abiding residents. There is no record of any such incident, and normalcy prevails across the state,” the police said.
The statement urged the public to disregard the claims, as they were intended to cause panic and destabilize the relative peace and security being enjoyed by the people of Rivers State.
“Furthermore, the police command sternly warns those responsible for spreading such incendiary falsehoods to desist from engaging in activities capable of inciting public disorder.
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“The full weight of the law will be brought to bear on individuals or groups found guilty of spreading misinformation or attempting to disrupt the peace in any form.
“The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We urge members of the public to rely on credible sources for information and to report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
“Citizens should remain calm and go about their lawful activities without fear”, the statement stated.
The statement urged the public to utilize the command’s official contact channels to report any breach of peace in their neighborhood.
There has been tension in the state since the news of the impeachment notice served on Siminalayi Fubara by the state House of Assembly broke out on Monday.
