By Patrick Obia
Following the recent claims of ranging manhood snatching in Calabar metropolis, the Government of Cross River State has debunked such claims, warning against peddling falsehood.
The Government refuted the claims in a press statement issued on Wednesday in Calabar by the Commissioner for Information Mr. Erasmus Ekpang, stating that after thorough investigation and medical examination, it proved it is false.
Governor Otu directed all segments of security agencies to deal decisively with rumor mongers and those caught would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
He, however, enjoins Cross Riverians to go about their normal businesses as his government is committed to protecting the lives and property of all citizens across the State.
The statement reads in part: “The Government of Cross River State wishes to inform members of the Public, especially residents of our dear State to disregard the purported news of loss of male genital organs in the Calabar Metropolis.
“This is indeed fake news being peddled from the imagination of the bearers and should be discountenanced in its entirety.
“Government wishes to further add that the Cross River State Police Command through the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, had named the complainant of the fake news as Mr. Moses Edet Udo while the suspect is Mr. Atim Inyang Jackson.
“The Police Command said after a thorough investigation, it was confirmed that the Complainant’s Manhood was intact.
“To clearly ascertain the veracity of the claim, the Commissioner for information visited the Police Clinic, Akim where the Complainant was admitted to rest, and personally interacted with the victim to the indication that his genital organs were in their rightful positions.
“Against this backdrop, the Government implores all residents and visitors alike to desist from peddling false rumors which are capable of causing disaffection amongst the citizenry.
“The Government of Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu in her proactive nature has directed all segments of Security Agencies to deal decisively with rumor mongers while those caught would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“In the meantime, the Government hereby enjoins all residents and visitors to go about their normal businesses without any fear of molestation.
“As the Tourism Hub of the Country, the Governor Bassey Edet Otu-led administration further restates her commitment to protecting the lives and property of all citizens across the State. All concerned are to note and be guided accordingly please.”
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