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BY SUNNY A. DAVID
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Echeng Eworo Echeng, has called on members of the Fourth Estate to always bring to bear the practice of ethical investigative journalism especially in building social peace and enhancing public safety.
He made the disclosure in a press statement released by the Spokesman of the Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu Anthony, where he reacted to a report published in an online news platform that claimed an 11-year-old boy was Kidnapped during Mass in Anambra State and a facebook user called Anambra Connect also claiming that St. Anthony Catholic Church in Awka was on fire.
The CP maintained that the incidents were not reported to the Police and that judging from the publications, the circumstances surrounding the rescue of the kidnapped boy was misleading and how the said fire was put off without recourse to the appropriate agency was dubious.
The Police Boss explained that a visit to the church premises revealed that no fire of any sort occurred and the church buildings were intact, adding that it was obvious that the intention of the publisher was to incite tension and discredit the peace being enjoyed in the State.
He however assured citizens especially Ndi Anambra that the confidence reposed in the Police and other security agencies shall not be taken for granted especially in providing security services.
The CP therefore encouraged them not to live in fear of any threat at all times and always trust Police will handle their problems.
The Police Boss also warned originators and peddlers of mischievous cum sensational publications to desist forthwith, as they will not be spared if apprehended.
