Kwara Government Clarifies: No LGA is Under Siege by Bandits
The Kwara State Government has issued a clarification, strongly asserting that no Local Government Area (LGA) in the state is under the control of bandits.
"We wish to alert the public to some reckless claims that nine local government areas of Kwara State are under siege by the bandits. This is totally false. No local government area is under siege in the state," the government stated.
The government acknowledged the "unfortunate challenges" it has experienced in a few areas but stressed that these incidents do not justify the "wicked escalation and fake news" being promoted by opposition elements both inside and outside of the state.
The administration further indicated: "We have reasonable grounds to suspect that these elements are the online promoters and equivalence of bandits as they help to instill fear in the populace through fake news such as the unfounded claim of nine LGAs being under siege and movement of gunmen in parts of Asa LGA."
The government also expressed disappointment with a prominent politician: "We regretfully observe that Mr. Peter Obi has lent his social media handles to spreading such fake news. This is not expected from him as a statesman." The government concluded by formally requesting Mr. Peter Obi to immediately "bring down the post as it is totally false and inappropriate."
We also urge members of the public to avoid sharing unverified information, which may cause panic, confusion, and psychological trauma to the people.
This irresponsible behaviour is making things harder for the security forces who already have enough on their plates.
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