The Lagos State Police Command has debunked the viral rumour that some Igbo traders were attacked in the state.
The viral fake news was debunked in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Monday February 27, 2023.
“This is fake news. The market association agreed that shops would remain closed yesterday and today. Igbo traders this morning decided to renege on the agreement and open shops,” the statement read.
It added, “Some hoodlums took it upon themselves to enforce compliance. The police was alerted.
“The police arrived promptly. The hoodlums fled upon sighting police patrol vans. Not one shop was vandalized. Not one person was robbed. Not one person was injured. Normalcy was swiftly returned and officers remain on ground.”
The Command, therefore, implored the residents in Lagos to always verify news in order not to fall victim.
