The Kebbi State Police Command has strongly condemned a malicious publication circulating on social media, alleging that a retired Assistant Controller of Customs has built a private airport in Argungu Forest to smuggle cocaine and other illicit drugs into Nigeria.
The Command categorically refutes the claims, describing them as “baseless, misleading, and orchestrated attempts to tarnish the image of the State and the Police Command.”
According to the Command, the false publication aims to create unnecessary fear, embolden unscrupulous elements, and undermine the ongoing operations in the state.
“Such false publication is intended to create unnecessary fear, embolden unscrupulous elements, and undermine the determination, bravery, and professionalism of our officers in their sustained efforts to combat crimes in the state,” the Command stated.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, safeguarding peace, and ensuring stability in the state. “We will not make Kebbi State a safe haven for criminals,” the statement read. The public is advised to disregard the rumour and beware of the implications of spreading false information.
The Command also appealed to the public to work with genuine media professionals to combat the scourge of fake news and its dangers to society. “The Command will continue to work with genuine media professionals in enlightening the members of the public on the happenings in the State as well as in combating the scourge of fake news and the danger it poses in our society,” the statement added.
The Command warned those who indulge in spreading fake news to be mindful of the consequences, not only for individuals but also for the wider society.
Signed by CSP Nafiu Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, for the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, the statement serves as a warning to those spreading false information and a reassurance of the Command’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the state.
