The Kebbi State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media report claiming that a retired Assistant Controller of Customs constructed a private airport in the Argungu forest to facilitate cocaine smuggling and other illicit activities.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the Command described the circulating report as “baseless, misleading, and a mischievous attempt to tarnish the image of the State and security agencies.”
According to the statement, the false report was designed to cause unnecessary panic, encourage criminal elements, and undermine the progress of ongoing security operations across the state.
“The Command remains committed to protecting lives and property, ensuring peace and stability, and will not allow Kebbi State to become a haven for criminals,” the PPRO stated.
The Police urged residents to disregard the fake news and warned that individuals spreading such falsehoods would be prosecuted under relevant laws.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, the Command also expressed readiness to continue collaborating with credible journalists and media platforms to combat misinformation and promote accurate public awareness.
