The Police have debunked a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Friday said that no such incident occurred, and the claims contained in the video are entirely false, misleading, and malicious.
He noted: “Preliminary investigations revealed that the video was deliberately curated using misleading footage sourced from online platforms to construct a false narrative aimed at causing panic, inciting public fear, and undermining public confidence in the security architecture of the nation’s capital.
“In furtherance of its commitment to maintaining public order, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested one Pam Joseph in connection with the creation and dissemination of the false content. “The arrest followed credible intelligence and digital forensic investigations linking the suspect to the origin and circulation of the video.”
The police reiterated that while citizens have the right to freedom of expression, such rights do not extend to the deliberate spread of misinformation capable of threatening public peace and national security.
The police urged members of the public to verify information before sharing and to refrain from engaging in activities that may incite fear or disorder.
It added that the suspect is currently in custody and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Police assured that it remained committed to safeguarding public order and national security, and would continue to monitor digital spaces and take decisive action against individuals who engage in the dissemination of false or misleading information.