Police arrest man over alleged false alarm of bandits’ invasion in Ebonyi community

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwali Nwibo for allegedly circulating false information claiming that bandits and suspected Fulani herdsmen had invaded Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area of the state.
The arrest followed what the Command described as a thorough intelligence-led investigation, which reportedly found the claim to be false.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.
According to the statement, security operatives launched an investigation after the information gained traction and generated concern among resident...