Rivers Police Debunk False Claim of Herdsmen Attack

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed as completely false a viral video claiming that Fulani herdsmen launched an attack in the state and were repelled by Ijaw youths.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the command described the claims as “entirely false, misleading, and designed to incite panic among the public.”“The attention of the Rivers State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media, falsely claiming Fulani herdsmen attacked in Rivers State and were repelled by Ijaw youths,” the statement read.“The police command wishes to state unequivocally that these claims and reports are entirely false, misleading, and designed to incite panic among the public.“The command emphasises that there have been no incidents or reports of Fulani herdsmen attacks in any part of Rivers State. This fabricated narrative is a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to undermine the prevailing peace and stability in the state."Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, urged residents to disregard the misinformation and to stop sharing unverified content that could trigger tension or tarnish the state’s image.She assured the public that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, have deployed patrol teams, surveillance units, and tactical squads to maintain law and order across Rivers State.Related incident in Delta State

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