The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu has said
that policing Nigeria in the era of social media was very difficult.
Adamu who was referring to the usual problem of fake news
said this while addressing Police Public Relations Officers of commands in the
36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and staff of the public
relations unit of the force headquarters in Abuja during the closing ceremony
of a 4-day capacity building workshop in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area
in Anambra State.
He said, “Things are no longer the same, technology has
changed the terrain, especially in communication, and today we have several
means of communication.
“Social media can make or mar your job. As Police Public
Relations Officers, your job is to polish the image of the police, so you must
be acquainted with the various means of communication.
“You do not only have the print and electronic media to
contend with but also, social media. Policing is made difficult by social
media, so you have to be up and doing and be acquainted with the use of social
media.
“You can use social media to your advantage, and it can also
be used against you by mischief makers,” Adamu told the public relations
officers.
The IGP also cautioned the image-makers against replying to
some fake news materials which most times are peddled to attract their
attention and elicit their reactions.
“Sometimes it is better not to respond, and if you don’t,
the originators of such fake news will be frustrated, and they will back out.
“Sometimes, the mischief-makers originate this fake news to
make you react to it. So, as they are skilful, you too have to be skilful, and
that is the essence of this workshop.”
Earlier, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba
commended the IG for facilitating the workshop, promising that his office and
the PPROs will utilize the knowledge acquired to furnish the image of the
force.
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