The Imo State Police Command has debunked stories alleging the mass kidnapping of passengers travelling from Owerri to Aba alongside the Ngor-Okpala axis, describing the claims as false and urging members of the general public to ignore them.
The command, by way of its spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, mentioned in a press assertion made out there to journalists that the clarification was issued in response to a deceptive viral video circulating on social media, which falsely claimed that 14 passengers had been kidnapped at Ngor-Okpala.
Okoye defined that, following a radical investigation, the command confirmed that the video originated from an incident earlier this 12 months and has been recirculated on-line to create pointless panic. He added that concerted efforts had been made at the time to make sure the protected launch of the victims.
“CP Aboki Danjuma urges the general public to ignore the deceptive video and cautions in opposition to sharing unverified data able to producing concern and rigidity. The command has deployed enough safety alongside the axis, in synergy with different sister safety companies and native safety outfits, to make sure the protection of commuters, notably in the course of the vacation season of celebration,” the assertion affirmed.
The command’s spokesperson additionally suggested residents, particularly these residing in the realm in query, to stay calm, keep vigilant, and report any suspicious actions to the closest police station or by way of the command’s emergency contact line 0803 477 3600.
