The Edo State Police Command has described as false and untrue, a publication by Jungle Journalist Media outfit.
The publication dated Thursday, 19th October, 2022, read: “CHINA OPENS POLICE STATION IN EDO STATE NIGERIA”. In reaction to the publication, the Command immediately swung into action and carried out a discreet investigation to ascertain the claim by Jungle Journalist Media.
In a statement released by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Iwegbu Jennifer on behalf of the command, the command noted that the misinformation is highly condemnable.
The command called for caution for practicing Journalists as the Nigerian Police Force, particularly the Edo State Police Command holds Journalists in high regard and respects them as opinion moulders.
It also noted that Edo State Police Command frowns at this development and maintains that Nigeria is a sovereign Nation established by law and no other nation can establish a base of any form with due process as enshrined in the existing laws of the land.
The Command, therefore, enjoins the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State to disregard the misleading report by the desperate reporter and the media outfit.
The statement also reassures the good citizenry of Edo state of its commitment towards ensuring a peaceful state for all as they go about their daily legitimate businesses.