The Edo State Police Command has debunked social media reports claiming that a police station was gutted by fire in Ekpoma, describing the reports as false and misleading.
In a statement on Monday by its spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command said no police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma, adding that the viral claims were calculated to misinform the public and cause panic.
“The Command wishes to categorically state that no Police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma.
“The viral claims are entirely untrue and calculated to misinform the public, generate panic, and undermine public confidence,” the statement read.