Drive Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, whereas making this identified on Friday stated, “The Drive states unequivocally that no such incident occurred, and the claims contained within the video are totally false, deceptive, and malicious.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the video was intentionally curated utilizing deceptive footage sourced from on-line platforms to assemble a false narrative geared toward inflicting panic, inciting public concern, and undermining public confidence within the safety structure of the nation’s capital.
“In furtherance of its dedication to sustaining public order, operatives of the Nigeria Police Drive have arrested one Pam Joseph in reference to the creation and dissemination of the false content material.
“The arrest adopted credible intelligence and digital forensic investigations linking the suspect to the origin and circulation of the video.
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“The Drive reiterates that whereas residents have the precise to freedom of expression, such rights don’t prolong to the deliberate unfold of misinformation able to threatening public peace and nationwide safety.
“Members of the general public are subsequently suggested to confirm data earlier than sharing and to chorus from participating in actions which will incite concern or dysfunction.
“The suspect is at the moment in custody and might be charged to court docket upon the conclusion of investigations.
“The Nigeria Police Drive stays dedicated to safeguarding public order and nationwide safety, and can proceed to watch digital areas and take decisive motion in opposition to people who have interaction within the dissemination of false or deceptive data.”