The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed reports of violence at Government House, Port Harcourt, allegedly involving a confrontation between military personnel aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The police also clarified that claims suggesting Governor Fubara had imposed a curfew or called for security intervention by militant groups within the state are false.
This clarification was provided by the State Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Mohammed, in a statement released on Sunday in Port Harcourt.
The statement, signed by the State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, was shared with media outlets.
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This clarification comes in response to social media claims regarding casualties from confrontations involving military personnel in the state.
Mohammed dismissed these reports as false, baseless, and fabricated, intended to incite fear and unrest in the oil- and gas-rich region.
In a statement titled “Re: Reports of Violence at Rivers State Government House Untrue, a Figment of the Author’s Imagination,” the police cautioned against spreading such misinformation due to its potential risks.
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It partly reads: “The Rivers State Police Command unequivocally refutes the unsubstantiated report currently circulating, alleging a violent altercation at the Rivers State Government House involving supposed military forces allegedly loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Sim Fubara.
“We can confirm that there was no such incident, and this narrative is a deliberate fabrication aimed at inciting fear, confusion, and unrest within Rivers State.
“There have been no reports of armed confrontations or casualties involving Nigerian military personnel within Rivers State.
“Furthermore, Governor Fubara has neither ordered a curfew nor called for any form of take-over of security operations within the state by militant groups.
“The Nigeria Police Force and other security and law enforcement agencies remain in full control, actively maintaining peace and security in Rivers State and across the state.”
Continuing, the state police spokesperson added: “This false narrative serves no purpose other than to disturb the peace and tranquillity in the state.
“The public is therefore urged to disregard these false rumours and refrain from spreading unfounded and destructive reports. We call on everyone to verify information from credible sources and avoid sharing sensational and baseless claims intended to create discord.
“The Commissioner of Police in charge of Rivers State hereby reiterates that the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of the state.
“He equally encourages residents of Rivers State to go about their lawful activities without fear, as police officers and other security agencies are on the ground, vigilantly ensuring peace and security at all times.”
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