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IGP Disowns Fake WhatsApp Message on Protests, Warns Against Misinformation
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has publicly disassociated himself from a circulating WhatsApp message that allegedly originates from him and addresses upcoming nationwide protests.
This message, which has been widely shared on social media, allegedly includes a statement from the IGP advising against participation in protests in Lagos, suggesting that protestors should consider starting in their own states instead.
In response to the circulating message, the IGP released a statement through the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement clarified that the message circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms is not a genuine communication from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
According to the statement, the content of the message, which questions and offers opinions about the protests, does not reflect the official stance or values of the NPF.
The Nigeria Police Force emphasized its commitment to maintaining peace and order across the country. The Force encourages all citizens to engage in peaceful and constructive activities that promote national progress and unity.
The statement also warned against the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, highlighting that such actions are criminal offenses under the Cybercrime law.
With a nationwide protest planned from August 1st to 10th by various groups, particularly youth organizations, aimed at drawing attention to the ongoing economic hardships in Nigeria, the police reiterated that they will only communicate through their official channels.
They urged the public to disregard any unofficial messages purportedly from the police that could incite unrest or division.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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