Law enforcement debunks claim of army chopper releasing items over Anambra woodland

The Anambra State Police Command has moved to debunk a security alert that has been making the rounds on social media, claiming that a military helicopter dropped off unidentified items in a bush situated between the Nimo and Adazi-Nnukwu communities in the Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.

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This alert has been labeled a false alarm by the command, one that has the potential to spark unnecessary panic and erode trust in the state's security apparatus.

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In a statement issued on Thursday, the command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the police promptly sent tactical teams to the area in question to verify the claims as soon as they surfaced online.

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According to the statement, the command's findings indicate that the alleged location is calm, with no suspicious objects or security concerns observed, and normal activities are ongoing in and around the area.

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Security operatives are maintaining routine surveillance to ensure public safety and confidence, as stated in the official release.

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CP Ikioye Orutugu, the Commissioner of Police for the Anambra State Command, has urged residents to remain vigilant while disregarding the false narrative that has been circulating.

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The CP reaffirmed the command's dedication to proactive policing, intelligence-led operations, and collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders to maintain peace and security across Anambra State.

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The statement concluded with an encouragement from the CP for residents to verify security-related information through official channels and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or other security formations.