The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media and some media platforms alleging that its Director-General, Mr. Patrick Ukah, was involved in the train accident that occurred in Agbor, Delta State, on Monday.
In a statement issued by the Agency’s management, DSCTDA categorically denied any connection between Ukah and the unfortunate incident, describing the reports as fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate act of misinformation intended to mislead the public.
The Agency clarified that Mr. Ukah was neither on board the train nor involved in the accident in any capacity, stressing that claims linking him to the incident are entirely untrue and should be disregarded.
According to the statement, the spread of such unverified information has the potential to create unnecessary panic, anxiety, and emotional distress for the Director-General’s family, friends, associates, government officials, and members of the public.
DSCTDA strongly condemned the circulation of the false reports and cautioned individuals, bloggers, and media organizations against disseminating unverified information.
The Agency urged all stakeholders in the information ecosystem to uphold the principles of responsible journalism and fact-checking before publishing or sharing reports.
The Agency further called on those responsible for spreading the misinformation to immediately retract the false publications and desist from actions capable of undermining public trust and causing avoidable confusion.
Warning against rumour-mongering, DSCTDA stressed that the public should rely solely on official statements from the Agency for accurate and authentic information regarding its activities and leadership.
While expressing sympathy to the victims and families affected by the Agbor train accident, the Agency reaffirmed its commitment to truth, transparency, responsible communication, and dedicated public service.
The management reiterated that malicious rumours and false narratives have no place in a society that values credible information and urged members of the public to refrain from spreading unverified reports capable of causing harm to individuals and institutions.
