The Kaduna Police Command has dismissed the speculation over alleged pandemonium during the visit of President Bola Tinubu in the State where he commissioned projects.

The police said in a statement on Friday, “the Command wishes to set the record straight regarding the viral video showing a young supporter who attempted to approach restricted area, during a recent official function held in Murtala Square in Kaduna”, when the President visited the State.

According to the statement issued by the Police Spokesman, Mansir Hassan, “the individual in question is one Umar Mohammed, a native of Anguwan muazu in Kaduna”, pointing out that “he was born with psychiatric disorders he is of unsound mind.”

Hassan explained, “he is an ardent supporter of Mr. President and the Governor according to our findings. Nevertheless he was screened and admitted into the stadium as an APC supporter, wearing the standard campaign T-shirt and carrying banners bearing the images of the President and the Governor, like every other supporter screened and admitted into the Stadium by the event screening team”.

According to our preliminary investigation, he said, ” it was revealed that , he was among the supporters standing in the designated area for the party supporters before he suddenly breached the protocol barge into the restricted perimeter fence and jumped into the Arena out of curiosity and excitement to catch a closer look at the President.”

The statement stressed further, “he was immediately blocked and arrested instantly by the inner cordon security. On interrogation he stated that he acted out of anxiety and emotional excitement, expressing a long-held desire to meet with the Governor and the President. He was thoroughly searched and no incriminating item was found in his possession.”

Hassan said, “the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Rabiu Muhammad, urges and warns mischief makers and members of the public to refrain from spreading falsehoods or politicising security matters for political gain.”

“It is also important to note that the viral video was doctored and misrepresented, with the intent to distort the true nature of the incident for political gain. The matter is under investigation and those spreading falsehoods will be invited for questioning and will be prosecuted if found culpable,” he added.