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Abia Police Debunk False Boko Haram Arrest Claims

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7 months ago

April 8, 2026

Abia Boko Haram arrest claim debunked by police as viral video is dismissed as false and outdated, with warnings against misinformation

Abia State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media video claiming that 488 Boko Haram terrorists were arrested in the state, describing the report as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic.

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Abia Boko Haram arrest claim debunked by the command was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka.

According to the statement, the video being circulated online is an old broadcast dating back over 11 years and does not reflect the current security situation in Abia State.

The police emphasised that the content was being misrepresented with the intent to incite fear and unrest among residents.

The command urged members of the public to remain calm and continue their daily activities without fear, reassuring them of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property as the lead internal security agency in the state.

Authorities also cautioned residents against sharing unverified information on social media, warning that individuals found culpable in spreading false information would face prosecution.

Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, was quoted as warning that the dissemination of misinformation intended to provoke civil unrest would not be tolerated.

He noted that offenders would be prosecuted under relevant provisions of the Criminal Code Act and the Cybercrime (Prohibition/Prevention) Act.

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The police further encouraged the public to rely only on credible and verified sources for news, reiterating its commitment to maintaining peace and order across the state.

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US Judge Halts Tree-Cutting at Trump’s Washington Golf Course Project

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2 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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A US judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project in Washington after more than 500 trees were felled, pending a court case

A US federal judge has halted further tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC, after more than 500 trees were felled as part of President Donald Trump’s proposed renovation of the public golf course.

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District Judge Ana Reyes issued the order on Monday, barring the defendants from removing or damaging additional trees while litigation over the project continues.

The judge also ordered the government to provide 10 business days’ written notice before making any irreversible changes to features of East Potomac Park, pending the outcome of the case.

“The Government felled hundreds of trees from the East Potomac Golf Course without real notice even though it knew of the scheduled removal at least a week prior,” Reyes wrote in her 70-page order.

She added that the trees were healthy and posed no known hazards.

Trump, an avid golfer who owns courses around the world, has proposed transforming East Potomac Golf Links, a public course known for its affordable rates, into a facility capable of hosting major championship-level events.

The renovation has faced opposition from environmental campaigners and local golfers.

An environmental group filed a lawsuit challenging the work, while golfers have argued that the century-old course provides an important affordable recreational space in the US capital.

Despite the legal challenge, demolition work had proceeded before the judge’s ruling.

Trump said earlier this month that construction on the 18-hole course was scheduled to begin in November. On Monday, he maintained that the course would close for renovation as planned on November 15 and vowed to appeal the decision.

“The judge has absolutely no right to hold up this very important and beautiful Project,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

In her ruling, Reyes referred to the children’s book ‘The Lorax’ by Dr Seuss while explaining the court’s role in the dispute.

“The court does not speak for the trees,” she wrote, before adding that it “speaks only for the rule of law.”