Yobe State government has denied social media report which said, there is violence going on in the State capital, Damaturu, describing the report as absolutely false and misleading.
The post in the social media purportedly from CAN Abuja, claiming that Yobe state is boiling was a figment of mischief makers as such thing never happen.
In a Statement signed by Director General, Press and Media Affairs, Malam Mamman Mohammed and made available to newsmen in Damaturu Sunday reads in part: “the particular post mischievously claimed “Yobe State in Nigeria is boiling now. Churches are being burnt, many Christians killed. Please pray even if its 5mins and forward to other people of faith for intercession.
“Don’t ignore. Cry to our God against those Islamic Terrorists. He’ll hear and heal our land, Nigeria! From CAN Abuja”.
“The post also pleaded for repost “Please send to at least 10 Christians to stand in the gap: God bless you as you comply”
T”he deceitful article is deliberately circulated to fan embers of hate and crisis among Nigerians of different faith.
“The mendacious post is over five years old. As a journalist, l had then received several calls from colleagues residing outside Yobe state seeking for details and clarifications.
“I wish to make it abundantly clear, just as the police authority in the state has done, that Yobe state by the Special grace of God is very calm and peaceful.
“It is disheartening that mischief makers and doom seekers have continued to share this fake and misleading post intended to cause disharmony.
“The public is hereby advised to disregard this mischievous post as Yobe state is very peaceful.,” the statement added.
