Disregard Viral Audio Claiming New WhatsApp Communication Rules -Police

The Enugu State Police Command has reacted to a viral audio recording featuring the photograph of the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, purportedly sharing new communication rules for WhatsApp chats and calls.

In the video which went viral on social media, the image of the commissioner was seen on the audio purportedly sharing new communication rules for WhatsApp chats and calls.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Thursday, advised the public to disregard the audio,as it did not represent any official communication from the Command.

He said: “The Enugu State Police Command is aware of a viral audio recording featuring the photograph of the Commissioner of Police, purportedly sharing “new communication rules for WhatsApp chats and calls.”

“The Command strongly condemns this audio, labelling it as misleading and malicious.

“The public is advised to disregard the audio, as it does not represent any official communication from the Command. It is essential to note that WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is a reputable international organisation that would not use such third-party sources to announce changes to its services.

Ndukwe said the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, expressed concern over the misuse of his image in spreading the false information, adding that he has ordered a thorough, intelligence-led investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for creating and circulating the audio.