Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The leadership and entire people of Akwaihedi Community have formally distanced themselves from the misleading and malicious narrative currently circulating on social media regarding a trending video of a security-related incident. This was contained in a statement signed by Hon. (Barr.) Oliver Mbagwu, President General, Akwaihedi Community, Nnewi South L.GA.
The statement reads: “The community expresses deep concern over the attempt by certain individuals to distort facts and create a negative impression about Akwaihedi, a peaceful and law-abiding community known for its cooperation with security agencies.
The President General (PG) of Akwaihedi Community Hon. (Barr) Oliver Mbagwu clarified that the individual seen in the viral video is not a resident, representative, or member of the Akwahedi Community, but rather one of the criminal elements earlier apprehended by soldiers operating around Orsumuoghu area who after being apprehended, deceitfully led the soldiers into Akwaihedi with false promise to lead them to the den of his co-horts. The PG explained that the suspect had been arrested during a security operation targeting criminal hideouts and was being processed when he attempted to escape from custody. His attempt to flee, the PG added, occurred before he was fully demobilized, which led to the situation captured in the circulating video.
The PG stressed that efforts to twist the situation and link the suspect’s actions to the community are malicious and unacceptable. He further emphasized that Akwahedi Community has always supported legitimate security operations aimed at safeguarding lives and property and has consistently worked with law-enforcement agencies to ensure peace and order in the area.
His words: “The community therefore urges the general public, media practitioners, and social media users to disregard the false narrative being propagated. Akwahedi remains committed to promoting truth, transparency, and peaceful coexistence, and will not tolerate attempts to tarnish its reputation through misinformation. Akwaihedi is not occupied by any insurgents, and there is relative peace in the community.
“The leadership also calls on those spreading false narratives to desist from such acts and warns that, if necessary, the community will take appropriate legal and civic steps to protect its good name,” it also added.
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