The Gombe State Police Command has officially refuted a viral story that claimed the residence of Mr. Nafiu Bala, a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), was set on fire. The false information, which included a video of flames purportedly showing the attack on Bala’s property, began circulating around 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
In a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, authorities categorically denied the incident. “The Command confirms that the report is false, as no such event has occurred anywhere in the state,” the statement read.
Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Ahmed Chuso, also called on the public to ignore the baseless claims. He reaffirmed the command’s dedication to maintaining peace and security across Gombe State.