On Monday, the Imo State Police Command issued a warning to the public against the dissemination of mischief, false information, and fake news. They also threatened to punish anybody discovered to have distributed false information.

In response to a recent viral video that showed individuals with ties to IPOB/ESN setting cars on fire while imposing an illegal sit-at-home order in Okigwe, the police revealed that the incident seen in the video really happened in 2022.

“The Command confirmed that this video is misleading; the incident depicted actually occurred in 2022,” the command stated in a statement signed by Henry Okoye, its spokesperson.

‘’Its recirculation is a deliberate attempt on the part of miscreants to create needless concern and terror in the state.

As a result, the Command issued a warning against the dissemination of mischief, false information, and fake news, stressing that doing so is illegal and damaging and that those who disseminate false information will face legal repercussions.

The good people of Imo State, especially those living in Okigwe, were urged by Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma to maintain their composure and carry out their lawful activities without fear. The Command, along with other security agencies, is dedicated to battling false information and making the State a safe place for everyone.

As citizens of the five southeast Nigerian states observed the two-day sit-at-home warning given by IPOB, the viral video created fear and anxiety in the area.

Nevertheless, DAILYPULSE Metro learnt that no fatal occurrence was noted at the time the report was submitted.