The Nigeria Police Force has debunked the news that a bank robbery is taking place in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to a press release, NPF said they got numerous calls from citizens who were in panic mode due to the news which they have now confirmed to be false.
Read press statement they released below.
PRESS RELEASE
19/5/2018
FALSE ROBBERY ALARM IN ILORIN.
The Command is shocked to recieve an avanlanche of calls from panic stricken individuals, arising from a false alarm to the effect that Robbers are operating in some banks along Unity and Taiwo Areas, the alarm is false, fake and a ploy to cause unnecessary panic in the minds of the people.The command wishes to assure members of the public of their safety, and its preparedness to provide needed security cover for all the banks in particular and people of Kwara in general. Members of the public are advised to be vigilant and make information of untoward movements to the police please.
Dsp Okasanmi Ajayi
Police Public Relations Officer
For : Commissioner of Police
Kwara State Command.
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