By Terna Chikpa
The Taraba State Police Command has denied having confirmed information about a report circulating in the media that a 24-year-old woman, identified as Maimuna, allegedly severed her 30-year-old husband’s manhood, leading to his death in Maigoje village, Gashaka Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Friday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Edwin Ogbeghagha, said an on-the-ground verification exercise conducted by the Divisional Police Officer of Gashaka Division found no evidence to substantiate the allegation.
According to the command, inquiries in Maigoje village, Mai Idanu Ward and neighbouring communities did not establish that the alleged incident occurred.
It added that community members and local leaders contacted during the fact-finding exercise did not confirm the allegations circulating in the media.
The statement read, “The Taraba State Police Command has noted a publication circulating on social media alleging that a woman identified as Maimuna inflicted injuries on her husband, Haruna Ishaka, resulting in his death in Maigoje Village, Mai Idanu Ward, Gashaka LGA.
“In response, the Divisional Police Officer, Gashaka Division, conducted an on-the-ground verification exercise and made inquiries within the area and surrounding communities.
“The exercise did not establish the occurrence of the alleged incident, and the communities contacted did not confirm the claims.
“Based on the findings, the Command has no confirmed information substantiating the report as circulated. Members of the public are therefore advised not to treat the allegations as established facts.”
The Commissioner of Police urged journalists, social media influencers and members of the public to exercise restraint and verify sensitive security reports through official law enforcement channels before publishing or sharing them.
Ogbeghagha warned against the deliberate fabrication or dissemination of unverified reports capable of causing public disquiet or damaging individual reputations, adding that anyone found knowingly spreading false information would face appropriate legal consequences.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and maintaining public order in Taraba State, urging residents to report genuine security concerns to the nearest police station.
