By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Edo State Police Command has refuted the claim making around on the social media that one of its stations has been set ablaze by irate youths.
The Public Relations Officer of the state Police command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in a statement described the information as false, misleading, and reckless.
According to her, “The command wishes to categorically state that no Police facility or station was affected by fire in Ekpoma.
“The viral claims are entirely untrue and calculated to misinform the public, generate panic, and undermine public confidence.
“The actual incident occurred on Sunday, 11th January, 2026, at about 1130hrs, when electricity supply was restored by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and a spark reportedly emanated from one of the shops within the Powa Shops area of Ekpoma Division, igniting a fire that spread across several adjoining shops.
“Swift intervention by Police personnel in collaboration with members of the public helped to contain and extinguish the fire, preventing further escalation.
“Although the value of properties damaged is yet to be ascertained, no life was lost.
“The Command strongly condemns the deliberate spread of false information by individuals and content creators who, in their desperate pursuit of social media relevance, propagate unverified and sensational narratives capable of causing public panic, economic disruption, and security threats, highlighting that such reckless misinformation does not only mislead the public but also diverts emergency resources, damages institutional credibility, and may trigger avoidable unrest.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to always verify information from credible and official sources before sharing.
“The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, reassures residents of Ekpoma and the general public that the security situation remains calm and fully under control.
“He urges citizens to remain law-abiding and to disregard all unverified social media reports capable of inciting fear or confusion.
“Members of the public are encouraged to rely on the Command’s official communication channels for accurate information through”,
Newstracktoday reports that there has been rumour making the rounds that the angry youths have set the police station on fire as a way expressing their anger over the spate of insecurity in Ekpoma.