The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, has called on media practitioners and members of the public to exercise restraint and responsibility in reporting security-related issues, warning against the spread of false information capable of undermining national security.
Speaking on the importance of accurate information management during security operations, Iniedu said the Nigeria Police Force would rather maintain operational silence than release unverified or misleading information.
“I would prefer to maintain operational silence rather than disseminate false information. Our nation is currently saturated with keyboard warriors who lack any comprehension of the sacrifices, tactical deployments, and strategic operations undertaken by the gallant officers of the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.
The police spokesman stressed that journalists, content creators and social media users have a vital role in safeguarding national security through responsible communication.
“You have a critical role to play in national security. Do not allow your platform to be weaponized for the propagation of subversive ideology or dissident narratives,” Iniedu added.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professionalism, transparency and the protection of lives and property, while urging the public to rely on official channels for verified security information.
