The Kwara State Police Command has debunked the news making the rounds on social media platforms that a female police officer with undisclosed identity serving in Kwara State was kidnapped and murdered.
The Police Command said that the claims were false, misleading and distressing to members of the public, with an intent to cause panic in the state.
“Members of the public are hereby advised to disregard this false/misleading information, as there is no report of any female police officer missing or abducted in any division in the state.
“There is no Ogidi police Division in Kwara State. The spread of such misinformation is not only harmful to reputations but also distressing to individuals and people of Kwara State,” the Command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said in a statement on Saturday, October 11.
She stated further: “The Command is cooperating fully with other security agencies in the state to ensure that we continue to protect lives and properties, prevent crimes, and maintain peace.
“We urge the public and media outlets to refrain from sharing unverified or sensationalised information that may cause unnecessary panic or damage the reputation of the state.
“The command, under the leadership of CP Adekimi Ojo psc; mnips, remains committed to transparency and will provide further updates as necessary.
“For verified information, please check the command’s official platform on X @kwara_ppro, on Facebook @ Kwara State Police Command, on our Whatsapp Channel @ Kwara State Police Command.”
