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Gloria Anaeze

The Anambra State Police Command has moved decisively to counter rising fear triggered by circulating panic-laden voice and unverified security messages on social media.

The Command has, therefore, reassured residents of their safety; adding that it is treating the situation with utmost seriousness despite the lack of credible evidence supporting the alarming claims.

In response, Police operatives have heightened surveillance, expanded visibility policing, and reinforced routine and targeted patrols across all locations mentioned in the viral recordings.

According to the Command, preliminary investigations show that the circulating messages lack verification and appear designed to cause unnecessary public panic. Nonetheless, the Police have adopted robust preventive measures to ensure that no security concern—real or imagined—is overlooked.

Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc, mnips, PhD, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Units, and Joint Security Teams to maintain maximum alertness, intensify intelligence gathering, and sustain aggressive day-and-night patrols throughout the state.

The Command urged residents to remain calm and go about their lawful activities without fear, assuring Ndi Anambra that officers are fully prepared, vigilant, and committed to safeguarding lives and property.

It further warned the public against the spread of unverified security information capable of inciting panic, noting that such actions may attract legal consequences.

For emergencies or security assistance, the public is encouraged to contact the Police via the Control Room Hotline: 07039194332 or the Emergency Number: 112