Police Refute Killing Of CAN Chairman In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has dismissed as false and inciting, a viral social media post alleging that the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state was beheaded by Fulani terrorists.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Suleiman Nguroje, described the report, which originated from a Facebook user identified as Lionman Lioni, as a deliberate attempt to cause panic, tension, and religious disaffection among residents.

“The Command wishes to categorically refute this malicious claim in its entirety. There is no such incident recorded anywhere in Adamawa State,” Nguroje said in the statement.

Commissioner of Police, Adamawa Comman, CP Dankombo Morris, urged members of the public to disregard the fake report and desist from spreading unverified information capable of undermining peace and security in the state.

He emphasised that the Command remains committed to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of all residents, irrespective of faith or ethnicity.

Nguroje further disclosed that the police have launched an investigation to track down and prosecute those behind the false publication, warning that the Command will not tolerate attempts to incite violence through the misuse of social media.

Police further appealed to residents of the state to always confirm sensitive information from credible sources before sharing it online, noting that spreading unverified claims could have grave consequences for communal harmony.