Yobe Govt debunks rumoured clash

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu –

Yobe State Government has described as misleading a post on social media purportedly from Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), claiming that the state is boiling.

This is according to a statement issued on Sunday by Malam Mamman, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor Mai Buni.

According to the statement: “The particular post mischievously claimed “Yobe state in Nigeria is boiling now. Churches are being burnt, many christians killed. Please pray even if its 5mins and forward to other people of Faith for intercession”.

“Don’t ignore. Cry to our God against those Islamic Terrorists. He’ll hear and heal our land, Nigeria! From CAN Abuja”.

“The post also pleaded for repost “Please send to at least 10 Christians to stand in the gap: God bless you as you comply”

Alhaji Mamman, said the deceitful article is deliberately circulated to fan embers of hate and crisis among Nigerians of different faith.

“The mendacious post is over five years old. As a journalist, l had then received several calls from colleagues residing outside Yobe state seeking for details and clarifications.

“I wish to make it abundantly clear, just as the police authority in the state has done, that Yobe state by the Special grace of God is very calm and peaceful”.

“It is disheartening that mischief makers and doom seekers have continued to share this fake and misleading post intended to cause disharmony”.

He advised the public to disregard the mischievous post as Yobe state is very peaceful.