Benue Killings: Police Denies Rumours Of Attacks On Mosques, Church

The Police in Benue State have urged members of the public to disregard the information being circulated that four mosques were set ablaze in Makurdi metropolis by some hoodlums. 

 

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The Benue State Police Command has denied reports that herdsmen attacked another church in the state yesterday as well as a mosque attack. The command says nothing like that happened.

 

Read the statement below

 

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1. The Benue State Police Command would like to advise the general public to disregard the information being circulated that four (4) mosque(s) were set ablaze in Makurdi by some hoodlums.

 

Similar information is being circulated that another Church was attacked by bandits at Agana Village in Mbaloh Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area of the State.

 

2. These are nothing but falsehood, believably meant to cause break down of law and order in the State.

 

3. It is indeed a difficult period. However, acts of insurgency being witnessed lately have nothing to do with religion, ethnic or political alienation. Therefore, in order to overcome the ongoing security challenges, the collaboration of all is required.

 

4. The Command appreciate the calmness and understanding of the good people of the State. We appeal that criminal elements should not be allowed to cause any civil disturbance to achieve their selfish interest.

 

5. All suspicious person or group of persons should be reported to the Police through telephone Nos 07058344757 or 08066006475.