Police investigate allegation of influx of northern ‘fighters’ in Anambra

The Nigeria Police, Zone 13 in Ukpo, Anambra State accountable for Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi have launched an investigation right into a viral video alleging the inflow of individuals from the north into the state.

A video circulating in Anambra purports that some individuals from the north have invaded the state, with a view to participating in bother.

However the zonal public relations officer, DSP Nkiru Nwode in a press assertion referred to as on the individuals to discountenance the video, saying that there was no menace to safety presently.

She mentioned, “We now have come into the data of a viral video purporting an inflow of parts who in accordance with the supply presupposed to have been Fulani rebel migrants into Agulu and Adazi areas of Anambra State by a barrage of bikes.

“The content material of the video additionally acknowledged that the migration was supposed to wreak mayhem on some communities of the state and referred to as on the individuals to be vigilant and resist any try at heisting their localities.

“The Assistant Inspector-Basic of Police; Danmallam Mohammed warned that whereas elevating alarms on safety, warning ought to be adopted in order to not incite the general public towards legislation and order and trigger disaffection, rigidity and false safety impression on the individuals and the land.”

He mentioned the AIG has, nonetheless, directed the Anambra State Command Commissioner of Police Abang John to tighten the safety of Anambrarians and likewise to research the video and look at the contents so shared.

“We make use of you to be calm and go about your authorized duties with out concern of harassment,” the discharge learn.