Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media alert claiming that a military helicopter dropped unknown items in a bush between Nimo and Adazi-Nnukwu communities in Anaocha Local Government Area, describing the report as a false alarm capable of causing unnecessary panic and undermining public confidence in the state's security architecture.
In an official statement released on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that tactical teams were immediately deployed to the area to verify the claims as soon as the report surfaced online. Following an on-the-ground assessment, the police said findings revealed that "the alleged location remains calm, with no suspicious objects or any security concerns observed".
"Normal activities continue within and around the area, while security operatives maintain routine surveillance to ensure public safety and sustain public confidence," the statement read. Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police for the Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, urged residents to remain vigilant but completely disregard the false narrative.
The CP reiterated the command's commitment to proactive policing, intelligence-led operations, and effective collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders in maintaining peace and security across Anambra State. He further encouraged residents to verify security-related information through official channels and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or other security formations.
The clarification comes amid heightened sensitivity to security rumours in the South-East, where unverified alerts often trigger panic and disrupt daily life. Authorities have warned that false security alerts can cause unnecessary fear and disrupt public confidence. Security operatives, the command said, will continue monitoring the area as part of routine surveillance, while residents go about their normal activities without any reported threat.
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