The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed a web-based report claiming {that a} financial institution theft occurred in Port Harcourt on September 23, 2025. In an announcement, the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, described the report as false and deceptive, urging the general public to ignore it. She harassed that no such incident occurred in Port Harcourt or wherever in Rivers State .
“The faux information is clearly designed to trigger pointless panic and concern amongst residents. We urge the general public to ignore the report in its entirety and chorus from sharing such unverified data,” Iringe-Koko mentioned.
She assured residents that cops are on fixed patrols to make sure security and safety throughout the state, whereas encouraging residents to confirm data from official sources earlier than circulation.
The spokesperson additional warned that people discovered spreading false reviews with the intent to incite concern would face the regulation, advising the general public to rely solely on official statements from the Police Command for credible updates.
