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In a bid to curb disinformation, the Nigeria Police high command has arrested a fake news speculator.

Spokesman of the force, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who briefed newsmen on the arrest, noted that the high command has taken decisive action to curb the spread of fake news, disinformation, and incitement capable of widening the trust gap between the Police and members of the public, who are critical stakeholders in national peace and security.

According to him, on December 8, 2024, operatives of the Force apprehended one Destiny Ekhorutomuen, a 38-year-old suspect, in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State.

“The suspect allegedly created and operated multiple social media accounts to disseminate false and inciting content aimed at provoking the public against the Nigeria Police.

“The Nigeria Police reiterates its zero tolerance for acts aimed at threatening the nation’s stability or tarnishing the reputation of the police…



Source: Guardian Newspaper