The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has dismissed a viral report, purporting that a naval officer who recently had a heated exchange with the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike escaped assassination attempt.
Reports began circulating late Sunday night alleging a disturbing sequence of events.
The unverified claims suggested that the officer was trailed by unidentified riders in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates and dressed in black.
Specifically, the report detailed that the vehicles that followed the officer followed him from the NIPCO Filling Station off the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco Way.
However, the FCT Police Command has strongly refuted these claims. Reacting, the FCT Police in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh said there was no such incident in Abuja.
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The Command issued a clear, categorical denial, stating: “The Command wishes to categorically state that no such incident has been reported or recorded anywhere within the Federal Capital Territory.”
To manage public concern, the police spokesperson urged caution regarding the unverified story. “The public is advised to disregard this false information and desist from spreading unverified claims capable of causing unnecessary panic.”
Finally, the statement reinforced the commitment to safety: “For the safety of all residents, the Command urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Division,” Josephine said.