Following the renewed spate of attacks and the breakdown of law and order in the affected Local Govts in the Southern axis of the state, the Kaduna State Security Council has reviewed the situation in the three (3) local government areas that are under curfew.
The State Security Council, in a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai on Media and Publicity, it noted that the security agencies have taken actions that are preventing attacks and stabilizing the situation in Jema'a, Kaura and Zangon-Kataf Local Government Areas.
According to the statement issued, the Council welcomed the efforts of the security agencies in thwarting attacks and helping to foster a growing sense of safety.
"However, the Council also received reports of a spike in false stories of attacks and killings. These appear tailored to promote panic within communities, create fear and provoke a spiral of reprisals and vengeance".
The Security however warned that, "anyone spreading false stories and images of attacks, is liable to be prosecuted".
"If any individual or community is attacked, the correct and lawful procedure is to report to traditional rulers and the police, who have the statutory duty to record the incident, investigate and ascertain its veracity and also, take steps to identify the victim and perpetrator, amongst others".
The Security Council, in its statement, noted that, "everyone must reject fictitious reports and exaggerations which needlessly, complicate the sober and serious efforts being exerted to advance peace and security".
The State Security Council, in a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai on Media and Publicity, it noted that the security agencies have taken actions that are preventing attacks and stabilizing the situation in Jema'a, Kaura and Zangon-Kataf Local Government Areas.
According to the statement issued, the Council welcomed the efforts of the security agencies in thwarting attacks and helping to foster a growing sense of safety.
"However, the Council also received reports of a spike in false stories of attacks and killings. These appear tailored to promote panic within communities, create fear and provoke a spiral of reprisals and vengeance".
The Security however warned that, "anyone spreading false stories and images of attacks, is liable to be prosecuted".
"If any individual or community is attacked, the correct and lawful procedure is to report to traditional rulers and the police, who have the statutory duty to record the incident, investigate and ascertain its veracity and also, take steps to identify the victim and perpetrator, amongst others".
The Security Council, in its statement, noted that, "everyone must reject fictitious reports and exaggerations which needlessly, complicate the sober and serious efforts being exerted to advance peace and security".
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