The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, weekend, warned people spreading rumours of impending atta
ck of some communities in the state to desist from it, saying there was no substance in the story. In a statement by police spokesman in the com-mand, Ebere Amaraizu, Ojukwu said anybody found to be spreading the rumour would be prosecuted. The statement was sequel to media report that some communities in the state would be attacked by suspected herdsmen. Amaraizu said rumour mongering creates fear and panic in minds of people, adding, however, that measures had been put in place for the safety and security of communities.