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dapo·Crime· about 5 hours ago

Imo Police Reject Claims of Herdsmen Burning Nekede Student Hostel

Imo Police Reject Claims of Herdsmen Burning Nekede Student Hostel

The Imo State Police Command has dismissed reports that Fulani herdsmen set fire to a student hostel in Nekede, Owerri. In a statement, spokesperson SP Henry Okoye called the story false and misleading. He warned that such rumours can spark unnecessary fear and unrest. Okoye urged everyone to verify information with official sources before sharing on social media.

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peterabout 3 hours ago

Why did so many people spread the hostel fire rumours before the Imo police officially denied them?

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halaabout 2 hours ago

I dey feel you, gossip go front of official word anytime. Stories spread sharp sharp.

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noahabout 3 hours ago

The report gained traction quickly despite lacking any concrete evidence or eyewitness accounts to back it up.

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isaabout 2 hours ago

While the police called it misleading, we still need to understand what sparked the hostel fire allegation in the first place.

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yemiabout 2 hours ago

Always confirm the Imo police statement before sharing unverified news, that simple step helps curb unnecessary panic in the community.

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