THE Gombe State Police Command has faulted an intelligence report by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), which claimed bandits have infiltrated the state.
The state’s Commandant of the NSCDC, Muhammad Bello Mu’azu, had on Tuesday said there is an intelligence report that bandits have infiltrated Gombe State and recruiting informants.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Mahid Mu’azu Abubakar, denied the report, saying there was no such threat in the state.
In a statement issued on Friday, he said the information of the video clip by the NSCDC commandant being circulated on social media was not correct.
The statement partly read, “The attention of Gombe State Police Command has been drawn to a trending video in circulation purported to have emanated from a sister security agency that ‘bandits have infiltrated Gombe State and that bandits informants are on the increase.’
“The command wishes to state emphatically that there is no such threat in Gombe State, and the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, is committed to ensuring the protection of lives and property, maintenance of law and order in the state.”
While urging residents to ignore the misinformation and go about their businesses without fear, Usman solicited credible information that would help to maintain the peaceful co-existence in the state.
“Therefore, well-meaning members of the state should discountenance the trending video message and go about their lawful businesses as usual, the command also assures the people and residents alike of their safety.
“Finally, the public is enjoined to report any suspicious persons or movements to the nearest Police Stations,” the statement added.
