The Adamawa State Police Command has refuted circulating social media claims alleging that the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state was beheaded by terrorists.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, described the viral report as false, malicious, and intended to incite fear and religious tension among residents.
He said the post, credited to a Facebook account named “Lionman Lioni,” was completely unfounded.
According to Nguroje, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, dismissed the report, affirming that no such incident occurred anywhere in Adamawa State.
The police spokesperson urged the public to disregard the fake report and always verify information from credible sources before sharing it online.
He also reassured residents that the police remain committed to maintaining peace and security in the state.
“The Command has already launched an investigation to identify and bring to justice those behind this misleading post,” the statement added.
Recall that a user named Lionman Lioni on Saturday on Facebook wrote; “Adamawa CAN chairman has been beheaded by Fulani terrorists in Adamawa State Nigeria.”
