Contrary to viral news that the Imo State House of Assembly building was not on fire, in a viral video circulating on the social media, it has been gathered that it’s fake news.
LEADERSHIP that was on-the-spot, revealed that the building of the state legislature intact and without any form of activity.
Also, spokesman of State Police Command, Orlando Ikeokwu, who confirmed that the fire news was false, told Leadership correspondent on phone: “Disregard please, none of the above.”
The social media space and phone calls had claimed the State Assembly building was set ablaze by unidentified people while circulating a fake video purportedly showing the Imo State Assembly building on fire.
IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND SPOKESMAN, ORLANDO IKOKWU, SAYS IMO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY IS NOT ON FIRE; DESCRIBES TRENDING SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO, AS FAKE NEWS.
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It also revealed that the purported video is not true, but a doctored video used to incite, create tension in the state.
The source which is also a principal officer of the Imo State House Assembly but wants to remain anonymous maintained that the house is intact and well secured.
“This is the peoples house, Imo state peoples house, the house is intact, not on fire” he revealed.
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He went further to advise media practitioners to always verify news contents before publishing.
“Media professional should always confirm, verify news items. I believe the house spokesperson will make a statement soon.
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