Ushafa Community Under Threat of Bandit Attack, Police Respond

Ushafa Community Under Threat of Bandit Attack, Police Respond

Ushafa Community Under Threat of Bandit Attack, Police Respond

A viral post by a resident of Ushafa community in Bwari Local Government Area of the Federal Capital Territory has sparked fear and anxiety among the locals. The resident, who goes by the name Sunny, claimed that some gunmen, believed to be bandits, have been hiding in a bush behind a government school for a week. He said that some farmers who returned from their farms saw the gunmen in the bush and alerted the community.

Sunny pleaded for help from the military and the public, saying that the bandits might launch an attack on Ushafa community anytime soon. He also mentioned that the bandits were seen near the mountains that lead to Zuma, a nearby community that was recently attacked and reported on Jordan FM.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has issued a statement in response to the alarm raised by Sunny. The statement, titled ‘Alleged Security Threat In Ushafa: Police Assures Residents Of Commitment To Safety, Warns Against Rabble Rousers’, was signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh.

Adeh assured the residents of Ushafa community that the police are committed to their safety and security. She said that the police have engaged with the community leaders, assessed the security situation, and taken proactive measures, such as deploying more personnel and an armoured police vehicle to the area.

She also cautioned the public against spreading unverified information that could cause panic in the Federal Capital Territory. She urged the public to share any relevant information with the appropriate authorities, rather than posting it on social media. She said that the police will not disclose their detailed security strategies to the public, as it could compromise their effectiveness.

She appealed to the public to cooperate with the police and refrain from sharing potentially misleading or mischievous posts. She said that working in harmony with the police will help to create a safer and more secure environment for all.