By Gabriel Ameh
The Amasiri Communities have strongly denied allegations circulating in a recent publication claiming that their members are planning attacks against Nigerian soldiers and neighboring Okporojo community.
In a statement signed by Hon. Amadi Maduka, former Deputy President General of the Amasiri Town Union, the community described the claims as “false, malicious, and deliberately crafted to inflame tensions.”
The statement was issued in response to allegations reportedly linked to a group identified as Edda Media Practitioners.
According to the community, Amasiri has neither contemplated nor initiated any attack against the Nigerian Army or any other security agency.
Community leaders insisted that Amasiri remains law-abiding and committed to peaceful coexistence with neighboring communities, including Okporojo.
They emphasized that peaceful engagement and respect for constituted authorities are long-standing values of the people.
The statement further argued that it was “illogical and insensitive” to suggest that displaced residents many of whom are reportedly scattered across different locations and facing humanitarian hardship would be capable of sponsoring violent actions.
The community also called on security agencies to conduct a forensic investigation into an alleged viral voice note that has been cited in connection with the claims. Leaders urged authorities to determine the source of the audio and whether it may have been manipulated or artificially generated.
They condemned what they described as the circulation of unverified materials and speculative reporting, warning that such narratives could escalate tensions and undermine peace efforts.
While maintaining their denial, the Amasiri communities urged security operatives to remain vigilant against individuals who may attempt to exploit the situation to provoke further conflict.
Reaffirming their position, the community stated that Amasiri “knows nothing about any plan to attack soldiers and will never be part of it,” calling on all stakeholders to prioritize dialogue, justice, and peaceful resolution of disputes.
