The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) High Command on Tuesday clarified that, contrary to the false narrative in a viral video suggesting that a police helicopter was used to deliver food items to bandits in Kogi State, the footage actually captured a legitimate security operation in the state.
This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement explained that the operation in question was carried out on Saturday, 10th May, by joint security forces including local vigilante groups, and hunters at the Obajana axis of Kogi State.
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It clarified that, “the operation was part of sustained efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality within the region and that the Police helicopter was deployed as part of the mission to provide aerial support and surveillance to ground forces involved in the tactical operation.”
The statement urged the members of the public to disregard the unfounded and mischievous claims surrounding the viral video and encouraged citizens to rely solely on official police communication channels for accurate and verified information regarding security activities.
It reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians and would continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to enhance public safety and national security.
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