Following the alleged abduction of former Commissioner for foreign affairs, Fabian Ihekweme, the Imo State Police Command has clarified that the incident was merely a rumor. Instead, they announced that Ihekweme was lawfully arrested by detectives of the State Police Command on November 27, 2024, after a petition by the Imo Democratic Alliance accused him of inflammatory publications.
Following the alleged abduction of Uzodinma's former Commissioner for foreign affairs, Fabian Ihekweme by unidentified gunmen on November 27 as informed by his family, the Imo State Police Command has described the alleged abduction as a mere rumour maintaining that he was rather arrested by the detectives of Imo State Police command. A press release from the desk of the Command's Public relations officer, ASP, Henry Okoye described the report as false and misleading.
He maintained that in line with due process, a duly signed warrant of arrest was obtained before his detention. 'We urge the public to disregard the false narrative circulating on social media, and call on media practitioners to verify their sources before publishing, as misinformation undermines public trust.' he stated.
Imo State Police Command Abduction Fabian Ihekweme Lawful Arrest Imo Democratic Alliance
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