Police debunk alleged Kidnapping of 150-200 on Abuja-Kaduna Highway
By Idibia Gabriel
Kaduna state police command has debunked media reports alleging that 150-200 people were kidnapped along Abuja-Kaduna Highway, describing the reports as misleading and fake news.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the command spokesman DSP Mansir Hassan on Thursday.
Police stated that “The attention of the Command has been drawn to a false and misleading report currently circulating on social media, reported by “Diaspora Digital Media”, claiming that between 150 to 200 individuals were kidnapped along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway”.
The Command categorically states that the report is entirely fabricated and without any basis in fact”, saying “To set the record straight, there has been no recorded incident of kidnapping along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway in the past two years.
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“The area remains under constant surveillance and is regularly patrolled on 24hrs basis by the Police, Military, Dss and other security forces under tight security to ensure the safety of all commuters.
“The Commissioner of Police,
strongly warns individuals and media outlets against the dissemination of such falsehoods. These misleading reports is capable of inciting unnecessary panic and disrupting public order.
“Furthermore, the Command is taking this matter seriously. Online Media Channels or individuals found responsible for originating or sharing such fabricated information without sources or basis will be invited for questioning, thoroughly investigated, and may face prosecution in accordance with the law.
“The State government in collaboration with the security forces and agencies in the state have been working assiduously to ensure safety and security of all persons and properties.
“The Kaduna State Police Command remains committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all residents and urges the public to rely only on verified and official sources of information”, the statement added.
