Standup9ja - Kaduna state security council reviews situation in 3 LGAs under curfew, warns rumour mongers

Standup9ja - Kaduna state security council reviews situation in 3 LGAs under curfew, warns rumour mongers

The Kaduna State Security has warned people spreading false rumours of impending attacks on communities, to desist forthwith or be handled decisively. 

 

In its review of the situation in three local government areas of the state that are under curfew, the council, in a statement issued Saturday by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, noted the destablising activities of some rumour mongers.

“The council received reports of a spike in false stories of attacks and killings.

“These appear tailored to promote panic within communities, create fear and provoke a spiral of reprisals and vengeance.

“If any individual or community is attacked, the correct and lawful procedure is to report to traditional rulers and the police.

“The police have the statutory duty to record the incident, investigate and ascertain its veracity and take steps to establish the identity of victim and perpetrator, amongst others,” it said.

The council therefore warned those spreading false stories and images of attacks that they would incur the full wrath of the law if caught.

It however observed that security agencies had taken actions aimed at preventing attacks and stabilising the situation in Jema’a, Kaura and Zangon-Kataf Local Government areas.

It said council welcomed the efforts of security agencies in thwarting attacks and helping to foster a growing sense of safety. (NAN)