Alleged matchet attack: Police urge victims to lay formal complaints

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has urged persons who were reportedly matcheted and robbed to formally study to the nearest presumption for further action.

There are reports circulating connected societal media that a antheral equipped with a machete has been attacking and robbing residents astir Osongama and Four Lanes successful Uyo.

The bid successful a connection by Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, connected Thursday, asked the victims to supply applicable details, including the date, clip and determination of the incident, statement of the suspect, items allegedly taken, and immoderate different disposable evidence.

She noted that specified reports volition assistance the constabulary successful investigating the allegations, establishing the facts, and identifying and tracing the suspect.

”Members of the nationalist who person credible accusation that whitethorn assistance the probe are arsenic encouraged to interaction the police,” John added.

The spokesperson besides urged residents to stay calm, debar confronting anyone suspected of carrying a weapon, and to promptly study suspicious activities to the police.

She arsenic urged them to refrain from circulating unverified accusation susceptible of causing unnecessary fearfulness oregon panic.

Alleged matchet attack: Police urge...