The Edo State Police Command has debunked social media reports claiming that a police station was gutted by fire in Ekpoma, describing the reports as false and misleading.
In a statement on Monday by its spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command said no police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma, adding that the viral claims were calculated to misinform the public and cause panic.
“The Command wishes to categorically state that no Police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma.
“The viral claims are entirely untrue and calculated to misinform the public, generate panic, and undermine public confidence,” the statement read.
The police clarified that the actual incident occurred on Sunday morning at the POWA Shops area within the Ekpoma Division.
“The actual incident occurred on Sunday, 11th January, 2026, at about 1130hrs, when electricity supply was restored by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company and a spark reportedly emanated from one of the shops within the Powa Shops area of Ekpoma Division, igniting a fire that spread across several adjoining shops,” it said.
The command said police personnel, working with members of the public, swiftly intervened to contain and extinguish the fire, preventing further escalation.
It added that although the value of property damaged is yet to be ascertained, no life was lost.
The police condemned the deliberate spread of what it described as unverified and sensational information by some individuals and content creators, warning that such misinformation could generate public panic, disrupt economic activities and pose security risks.
Members of the public are urged to always verify information from credible and official sources before sharing.
The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Monday Agbonika, reassured residents of Ekpoma and the general public that the security situation remained calm and under control.
He urged citizens to remain law-abiding and disregard unverified reports capable of inciting fear or confusion.
The clarification comes just 24 hours after a separate incident heightened tensions in the university town.
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