Kebbi State Police Command has debunked a false report circulating on social media alleging that a retired Assistant Controller of Customs is building a private airport in Argungu forest for smuggling cocaine and other illicit drugs into the country.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
It describes the publication as baseless, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the state and undermine the professionalism of police officers committed to fighting crime.
According to the statement, such false publication is intended to create unnecessary fear, embolden unscrupulous elements and undermine the ongoing operations in the state.
The Command is using this medium to reiterate it’s determination to protecting lives and property, safeguarding peace and ensuring stability with a view to not make Kebbi State a safe haven for criminals.
It adds that, the Command also appeals to the public to disregard the rumour and warns those who indulge in this practice, as well as those who spread it to be mindful of its implications not only to the individuals, but also the wider society.
The Command will continue to work with genuine media professionals in enlightening the members of the public on the happenings in the State as well as in combating the scourge of fake news and the danger it posses in the society.
REL/ SANI DUTSINMA
