FAKE NEWS: Police debunk attack on 18 seater bus with Igbo passengers in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has debunked the viral news circulating on social media regarding an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano, describing it as entirely false and misleading.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Saturday.
SolaceBase reports that the fake news is coming days after 16 northern travellers were killed in Uromi, Edo State.
The police said about 14 suspects have been arrested over the incident that is widely condemned as barbaric.
There has been a fear of a reprisal attack
The statement read,’’ We urge members of the public to disregard this fake news and refrain from spreading unverified information, misinformation, and hate speech that can cause harm, panic, and unrest in the community.
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‘’The Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining law and order in the state and ensuring the safety and security of all residents, regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds.
‘’We have commenced an investigation into the source of this fake news and will take necessary actions to bring those responsible to justice.
‘’ We appeal to the public to cooperate with the police and report any suspicious activities or individuals spreading false information to the nearest police station or through our emergency numbers.
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