No arrest of 488 Boko Haram terrorists in Abia – Police

The Abia State Police Command says it is aware of a circulating video on social media claiming that 488 Boko Haram terrorists were arrested in the state.

The Command in a statement on Wednesday, described the report as false, misleading and intended to incite fears and unrest in the state.

The statement signed by spokesperson DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the circulating video is an old broadcast of over 11 years ago, emphasizing that the video did not reflect the current security situation in Abia State.

While advising the Abia public to go about their lawful activities without fear, the Police Command reassured of its commitment to protection of lives and property, as the lead internal security agency in the state.

The statement advised the Abia public to refrain from sharing or reposting unverified information but to to only rely on credible sources of news, warning that any individual found to be circulating false information would be arrested and prosecuted.

“The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, warns against the dissemination of false information intended to cause fear or civil unrest.

“Any individual found culpable will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with Section 59 of the Criminal Code Act and the Cybercrime (Prohibition/Prevention) Act,” the police warned.