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Police Debunk Viral ‘Inspector General’s Message On WhatsApp, Others’ Over Planned Protests, Warn Against Fake News

He said the message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force.

 

 

The Nigeria Police Force has asked the public to disregard a message currently going viral with the image of the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun pictures with different questions as regards the purported protest slated to hold in August.

 

He said the message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force.

 

 

 

In a statement released on Sunday by the Force Spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, he urged everyone to disregard this message and other similar contents purportedly from the NPF since the Force makes all communications via its official channels.

 

The statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public that a message currently circulating alongside a picture of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, did not originate from the police.

“The message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force. We urge everyone to disregard this message and other similar contents purpotedly from the NPF as the Force makes all communications via its official channels.

 

 

“The NPF is committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the country. We do not endorse any message that could incite division, violence, or destruction. We encourage all Nigerians to engage in peaceful and constructive activities that would contribute to the progress and unity of our dear country.

 

“Additionally, the NPF expressly warns against the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, or mischievous recycled contents which are capable of causing a breakdown of law and order as such actions are criminal and punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention) Act, 2024 and other extant laws in Nigeria.”

 

Some Nigerians are planning to hold nationwide protests in August against the rising cost of living and the economic hardship in the country.

In the WhatsApp message dismissed by the police, the IG purportedly asked why protesters always target Lagos for protests instead of their respective states.

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