The Lagos State Police Command has warned those circulating malicious, inciting, provocative and seditious contents all over the social media with intent to cause panic, disharmony and unrest within the state to desist from such or face the consequences according to the law.
The command, according to its image-maker, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has also begun its investigations into the acts of the scaremongers, with a view to apprehending and prosecuting those found culpable.
The PPRO, in a statement, said: The good people and residents of Lagos State are urged to disregard all forms of messages, especially on social media depicting fictitious, fallacious and preposterous claims aimed at jeopardizing the peace currently being enjoyed in the state.
“As the second phase of elections approaches, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Idowu Owohunwa, once again assures the electorate that the Command has fully deployed its human and operational resources in conjunction with sister security agencies to ensure free, fair and credible elections.
“Voters are therefore encouraged to come out to exercise their franchise and not succumb to the panic tactics of a few unpatriotic elements masquerading as concerned and well intentioned Nigerians on social media.
“It is equally imperative to warn against mischief around the polling units and collation centers and beyond, as anyone found culpable will be promptly arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law.”
He also enjoined Lagosians to call the police if they notice any untoward happening around them on any of the following emergency numbers: 08127155132, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870.
