The Nigeria Police Force has warned against the spreading and circulation of fake election results, especially on social media.
The Force said it is contrary to the policy and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The spokesperson for the NPF, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, gave this warning in a statement on Sunday.
Adejobi said, “The police has perceived this trend as a calculated attempt to heat up the polity and possibly create post elections chaos. We regard this as a disservice, unpatriotic, and a disinformation.
“The NPF hereby warns those who are spreading these alleged/fake election results to desist from such mischievous acts and wait patiently for INEC’s official results, which are authentic and tenable.
“The NPF urges Nigerians to remain calm, and go about their lawful engagements, while those who are billed to go to the polls today are requested to be orderly and law-abiding as we have re-enforced our security strategies for the smooth conclusion of the 2023 general elections.”
