-
The Police debunked reports that 17 other persons were kidnapped by armed men in police uniforms
- The command’s spokesman said investigation is still omgoing and findings will be communicated subsequently
EDITOR’S PICK
- Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers
- Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses
- Burna Boy: IGP Directs Lagos CP To Investigate Nightclub Shooting
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Police Force has found Safiyanu Ameerah, the missing teenager who tweeted that she had been kidnapped alongside 17 others in Abuja.
In a statement by ASP Oduniyi Omotayo, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, the FCT command said Ameerah is currently in its custody.
The Police also debunked reports that 17 other persons were kidnapped by armed men in police uniforms.
The statement read; “The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command wishes to categorically debunk the viral news of the alleged kidnapping of one Safiyanu Amira and seventeen (17) others who were reportedly abducted at gunpoint by Armed men in Police uniform on Tuesday 14th June 2022 at about 1:00 pm and to state that Safiyanu Amira is currently safe in Police custody.”
“While she is currently in the hospital receiving medical attention as demanded by global best practices, the investigation continues and findings will be communicated subsequently.
“The Commissioner of Police FCT Command CP Babaji Sunday psc while commending the gallantry of the Tactical and Investigative apparatus detailed on the case, appreciated the members of the public for their calm maintained and the various degrees of useful information given to the Police.
FURTHER READING
- Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary With Over 50% Of Votes Cast
- Owo Massacre: Tinubu Extends Philanthropic Gesture, Donates N75m To Victims, Church
- 2023: Onanuga Reveals How Tambuwal Betrayed Wike For Power To Remain In North
“He enjoined the good people of the FCT not to relent in partnering with the police, especially towards the rendition of information, to remain vigilant, and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence.”
Click to watch our video of the week
Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:
Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.
Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.
Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611
