Governor of Ebony state, Dave Umahi has ordered the arrest of individuals accused of spreading a fake video of herdsmen being chased out of the State.
Umahi during a news conference in Abakaliki stated that the circulated video was fake.
He ordered security agencies to investigate the source of the video and arrest the circulators.
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He said the video had caused panic and tension in the state.
“Security personnel must ensure that those behind the circulation of the video, which has caused panic across the country, are brought to book.
“We must increase our security surveillance at the grassroots level. I urge the security agencies to step up and arrest persons circulating the video on social media,’’ Umahi said.
Secretary, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Ebonyi Chapter, Mr Inusa Sani the also condemned the video as misleading, adding that “it is fake news.’’
“The video is an orchestrated attempt by mischief makers and enemies of peace.
“What happened was that on Jan. 2, one of us, Alhaji Adamu, residing at Ozibo Village in Nkaleke Ichaba/Enyibishiri community, informed the association of his relocation to Taraba State.
“I use this opportunity to urge the general public to disregard the video in circulation and no Fulani herdsman was attacked or chased out of Ebonyi State,’’ Sani said.
Sani said herdsmen had co-habited peacefully with their host communities without any fear, molestation, threat or intimidation from any quarter.
Also speaking at the news conference, Mr Philip Maku, Commissioner of Police in the state also noted that Fulani herdsmen were not attacked or being chased out of the state, and he assured the public of the Command’s readiness to protect lives and property.
Maku statement read:
“The general public should disregard the video in circulation, which is misleading and fake. Keep going about your normal business and support the security agencies and state government at ensuring that those behind the evil plot are fished out,’’
