Police dispel rumours over blockage of Makurdi-Abuja highway

The Police in Benue State have dispelled the rumours making rounds that a segment of the Makurdi – Abuja highway had been blocked by some unknown persons who are hacking travellers to death. In a statement signed by the Benue Police Command Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Moses Joel Yamu, the police urged the general public to disregard the lies as there was no part or segment of the Makurdi – Abuja highway blocked by herdsmen or anyone else. “No killing or any act of banditry/attack is taking place on any segment of the road as being falsely circulated online,” the statement read in part. It added that the police from Benue and Nasarawa commands, as well as troops of the Joint Security Forces (OPS WHIRL STROKE) have been on confidence building patrol on the highway, as proactive measures to prevent any untoward incident, stressing that the initiative will be sustained. The statement further warned, “mischief makers and criminal elements are hereby warned to desist from using the online media irresponsibly to create panic and mislead the general public. Members of the public are advised to report any suspicious movement or person or seek security advisory on this Help/Emergency Tel. Nos: 07058344757 and 08066006475.” ]]>