Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered an investigation to unravel the veracity of a viral video purportedly showing men of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad drilling a group of alleged touts.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, reveals that while the government maintains a firm stance against any form of touting in the State, it has called for a thorough investigation into the said video.
The statement reads, “In this era of AI and sophisticated disinformation, we urge members of the public to always verify media contents before spreading or holding same as true.
“The Soludo administration is committed to upholding the rights and dignity of every lawful citizen and resident of Anambra and will not allow any person or group to infringe, or inflict pains unduly upon lawful citizens.
The statement assures the public that government’s commitment to maintaining law and order in the State will always be guided by the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for human rights.
