The police have denied the reported attacks on some mosques and another church in Benue State.
In a statement on Thursday by the police authorities in the state, they faulted the reports as falsehood and asked the public to ignore them.
“The Benue State Police Command would like to advise the general public to disregard the information being circulated that four mosques were set ablaze in Makurdi by some hoodlums.
“Similar information is being circulated that another church was attacked by bandits at Agana Village in Mbaloh Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area of the State. These are nothing but falsehood, believably meant to cause break down of law and order in the state,” the statement read.
The police, however, admitted that it was indeed a difficult period in the state, following the death of at least 30 persons in separate attacks on some communities in the state this week.
They maintained that the acts of insurgency being witnessed lately have nothing to do with religion, ethnic or political alienation.
The statement added, “Therefore, in order to overcome the ongoing security challenges, the collaboration of all is required. The Command appreciate the calmness and understanding of the good people of the State.
“We appeal that criminal elements should not be allowed to cause any civil disturbance to achieve their selfish interest. All suspicious person or group of persons should be reported to the Police through telephone Nos 07058344757 or 08066006475. If you see something, please say something.”
