Nothing Happened To Wike's House in Port-Harcourt, Police Debunk Rumours The Rivers State Police Command has repudiated revelations on social media that more or less suspected arsonists assaulted the private residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt.
Some reports on social media had suggested that a ruction broke out in the Rivers State capital, leading to the burning down of Wike’s residence and vehicles parked inside the compound.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday however, described the reports “as totally sham, baseless, and a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to incite tension and disband fear in the midst of law-abiding residents.”
The Command categorically maintained that there was no record of any such incident, emphasizing that normalcy dominates across the state.
“The general public is adviced to disregard these unfounded claims, which are clearly intended to cause panic and destabilise the correlative peace and security enjoyed by the good people of Rivers State,” the statement appended.
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It further sternly cautioned those responsible for spreading such incendiary falsehoods to desist from engaging in activities capable of inciting public irregularity.
The Command cautioned that the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on individuals or groups found guilty of spreading misinformation or attempting to disrupt the peace in any mode.
“The Rivers State Police Command continues committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We implore members of the public to rely on credible sources for information and to say any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies,” the PPRO revealed, imploring citizens to abide calm and go about their lawful activities without fear.
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Published 3/17/2025