Police arrest man over alleged false alarm of bandits' invasion in Ebonyi community

The Ebonyi State Police Command arrested Nwali Nwibo for allegedly circulating false information claiming that bandits and suspected Fulani herdsmen had invaded Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area. The arrest followed an intelligence-led investigation that found the claim false. Commissioner of Police Hope Urunwa Okafor urged residents to verify information before sharing, warning that false news could cause unnecessary panic. The Command reiterated its commitment to prosecuting those involved in fake news.