By ALEX ENEBELI

The Enugu State Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media platforms alleging that innocent citizens were attacked in Awgu, Awgu Council Area of the state.

The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Malachy Agbo, disclosed this in a statement in Enugu on Monday.

According to Agbo, no such incident occurred anywhere in Awgu or any other part of the state.

He described the report as a fabrication deliberately concocted by individuals seeking to misinform the public and create unnecessary panic.

According to the commissioner, residents of Awgu and other communities across Enugu State are peacefully going about their lawful activities without any security breach of nature being alleged.

“We wish to state unequivocally that no such incident occurred. The report is fake, baseless, and exists only in the imagination of those peddling it.”

He therefore urged members of the public to disregard the misinformation and refrain from spreading unverified claims capable of causing fear and confusion among citizens.

“The administration of Gov. Peter Mbah has made security a top priority and continues to invest heavily in measures aimed at safeguarding lives and property across the state.

“It is unfortunate that some individuals, apparently uncomfortable with the prevailing peace, security, and stability in Enugu State, would resort to fabricating falsehoods.

“They engage falsehood in a desperate attempt to score cheap political points at the expense of Ndi Enugu and the state’s hard-earned reputation as one of the safest destinations in the country.”

Agbo further warned that the government would not fold its arms while malicious actors spread falsehoods capable of undermining public confidence and security.

The commissioner stressed that anyone found to be involved in the deliberate creation or dissemination of fake news would face the full weight of the law.

He reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of Enugu people remained central to Gov Mbah’s transformational development agenda.

“We therefore call on residents to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while relying only on verified and credible sources of information regarding security matters in the state,” Agbo advised. (NAN)

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