NPF Debunks False Banditry Claim In Viral Katsina Video
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims linking a viral Katsina video to banditry, describing the narrative as false and misleading.
A statement by the force indicates that the individuals seen with a police officer are legitimate members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and registered hunters working alongside security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The video captured a routine operational engagement aimed at combating crime and improving community safety, not an interaction with bandits as alleged online.
The NPF condemned the spread of misinformation capable of creating panic and undermining security operations, urging the public to rely on official sources for accurate information.
The Force reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with recognized community security volunteers in the fight against crime and warned against the deliberate circulation of false information.
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