Anambra Police Tighten Security As Panic-Inducing Voice Notes Flood Social Media
A wave of unsettling voice notes has been quietly slipping through WhatsApp groups and social media channels in Anambra, messages hinting at supposed security threats, yet offering no clear source.
But while the recordings have triggered anxiety among residents, the Anambra Police Command says it is neither fooled nor unprepared.
In Awka and neighbouring communities, residents woke up on Saturday to see more patrol vehicles on the roads and officers stationed at strategic points.
It was a visible signal of reassurance, proof that the State Police Command is actively responding, even as preliminary checks show that the viral voice notes lack verified credibility.
Still, beneath the calm surface, there is tension.
With misinformation spreading faster than fact, the Police say they are taking no chances. Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered all Area Commanders, DPOs, Tactical Units, and Joint Security Teams to maintain heightened alertness, intensify intelligence gathering, and sustain aggressive day and night patrols across all locations mentioned in the circulating messages.
The Command is urging Ndi Anambra to stay calm and continue their daily activities, insisting that its operatives remain vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding lives and property.
But it is also issuing a stern warning: stop sharing unverified messages.
Panic caused by false alarms, the Command says, can attract legal consequences.
For those who truly need help, not rumours, the Police are keeping their lines open:
Control Room Hotline: 07039194332
Emergency Number: 112
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