Police Dismiss Viral Claim of House Burning in Gombe, Urge Public to Ignore False Alarm

Police Dismiss Viral Claim of House Burning in Gombe, Urge Public to Ignore False Alarm

The Gombe State Police Command has refuted a viral claim circulating on social media alleging that the residence of one Mr. Nafiu Bala was set ablaze in the state, describing the report as entirely false and misleading.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the command clarified that no such incident had been recorded in any part of Gombe State, urging residents to disregard the information.

The Commissioner of Police, Umar Ahmed Chuso, reassured the public of the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state.

He cautioned against the spread of unverified information, noting that such misinformation could incite unnecessary panic among residents.

“The report is false, as no such incident has been recorded anywhere in the state. Members of the public should remain calm and disregard the misinformation,” the statement said.

The police also called on citizens to rely on credible sources for information and to cooperate with security agencies in sustaining law and order.

The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.