The Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Police Command has described the news making the round over an alleged kidnapping of over 200, persons in Bwari and Kuje Area Councils between December, 23-January, 4, 2024, as fake news.

It has therefore warns those peddling the rumor to desist from their acts of causing tension in the FCT or have themselves to blame.

FCT, Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, who gave the warning in a statement, however noted that even though there has been pockets of abduction of persons in the communities mentioned, the figure is being escalated to create fear and apprehension amongst the populace.

Adeh, in the statement said “The Commissioner of Police, FCT in a continued effort to enhance the security of the residents and prevention of pockets of abduction, on the 3^rdJanuary 2024, visited communities in Bwari. During these visits, he engaged with community leaders, assessed security situation/ arrangements, and took proactive measures, by deploying additional police personnel and armored police vehicle(APC) with effort in place to extend same to other communities in the FCT. Despite these efforts, concerns have been raised about perceived inactivity.

However, revealing detailed security strategies emplaced in the above mentioned communities, publicly poses a risk to their effectiveness.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba urge citizens to exercise restraint in sharing potentially misleading or mischievous posts, as he reiterates commitment to rid FCT of all forms of criminality. He equally calls for cooperation with the police, as it will undoubtedly contribute to a safer and more secure environment for all.

He equally urges the populace to keep up rendition of distress call and report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.

PCB: 090222223527

(Daily Sun)