By Damilare Adeleye
Operatives Of the Nigeria Police Force, on December 8, 2024, arrested a 38-year-old suspect, Destiny Ekhorutomuen, in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State for spreading false and inciting content against the police force.
The suspect was accused of creating and operating multiple social media accounts to disseminate false and inciting content aimed at provoking the public against the Nigeria Police.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement issued on Friday.
He said the arrest of the suspect was a decisive action to curb the spread of fake news, disinformation, and incitement capable of widening the trust gap between the Police and members of the public.
He further said, “The Nigeria Police reiterates its zero tolerance for acts aimed at threatening the nation’s stability or tarnishing the reputation of the police and other government institutions. This deliberate spread of falsehoods erodes public trust, undermines societal cohesion, and poses significant risks to national security. “In this regard, the Nigeria Police Force strongly warns against the misuse of social media and other communication platforms to propagate fake news or incite disorder. Such acts are criminal and punishable under the law. Citizens are urged to exercise caution and responsibility in their use of information, as the collective peace and unity of the nation depend on it.
“The NPF reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to upholding law and order. It will continue to identify and prosecute individuals or groups engaging in activities that threaten Nigeria’s peace and security.”
