Police urges public to ignore text message on Osama's death

The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday in Abuja urged citizens to disregard a text message posing a security threat following the death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. A statement signed by DCP Olusola Amore, force public relations officer, said ``the attention of the Police High Command has been drawn to SMS being circulated to mobile phones on the need to be watchful as a result of a security threat following the death of Osama bin Laden.

``The Nigeria Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, have taken necessary steps to forestall any breakdown of law and order across the country.'' The statement admonished Nigerians to beware of rumour mongers who were attempting to create panic and disorderliness in the country. It further advised citizens to report any suspicious person, group or any movement to the nearest police station.