Security

Police Refute Mysterious Deaths Rumour

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Oyo State Police Command has refuted rumours making the rounds of social media that fifty persons have died in mysterious circumstances 

The rumour also said the  tale had led to the declaration of a State of Emergency

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, in a release made available to Radio Nigeria, said the story was a figment of the author’s imagination.

It also warns the public against the spread of fake and unverified news that could disrupt the state’s enviable relative tranquillity.

It further urges the people of Oyo State to go about their lawful businesses without any fear or molestation as the Command will not renege on its statutory duties of protecting all lives and property.        

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Economy

CBN Denies Authorising Commercial Banks to Collect Old #500, #1, 000 Naira Notes

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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has denied reports circulating on the social media that it has asked deposit money banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 banknotes.

In a statement on Friday, CBN, Director of Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi said, the apex bank has not authorized any bank to receive the deposit of old 500 and 1,000 naira notes.

In line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s national broadcast on Thursday, it restates the order that, the CBN is only reissuing and recirculating the old N200 bank notes and which is expected to circulate as legal tender for 60 days up until April 10, 2023.

The CBN however advised members of the public to disregard any message or information that is not formally released by the bank on this subject.

PR/Taiwo Akinola

News

Ogun Police Command Debunks Rumour Of Cultists Overtaking Abeokuta 

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Ogun state police command says it has arrested a large number of suspected cultists after a violent attack that claimed a life in Oluwo Area of Abeokuta.
In a statement, the Command’s  spokesperson, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said that the suspects were now under investigation at the State Criminal investigation and intelligence department, Eleweran,  Abeokuta.
Mr Oyeyemi said that Contrary to the rumor being peddled on social media that cultists had taken over the city of Abeokuta, the police had brought the situation under control as officers were solidly on ground to checkmate the activities of the hoodlums.

He noted that the police command had launched a serious clampdown operation against all known or suspected cult members not only in Abeokuta but the entire Ogun State. 

Mr Oyeyemi urged members of the public to go about their lawful business without fear of molestation or harassment, assuring them of their safety at all times.

The PPRO advised Parents and guardians to caution  their children and wards, as anybody caught involved in any act capable of undermining the security of the state would face punitive measure. 
Segun Folarin