The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to stop circulating elections results on social media and other platforms and wait patiently for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) official pronouncements.
The Police made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement reads; “The Nigeria Police has observed the spreading or circulation of alleged/fake elections results on social media and other news platforms, which is contrary to the policy and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“The Police has perceived this trend as a calculated attempt to heat up the polity and possibly create post elections chaos. We regard this as a disservice, unpatriotic, and a disinformation.
“The Nigeria Police hereby warns those who are spreading these alleged/fake election results to desist from such mischievous acts and wait patiently for INEC’s official results, which are authentic and tenable.
“The NPF urges Nigerians to remain calm, and go about their lawful engagements, while those who are billed to go to the polls today are requested to be orderly and law-abiding as we have re-enforced our security strategies for the smooth conclusion of the 2023 General Elections”.
