The Orji Police Divisional Headquarters have arrested Jesse Chidebere, 17yrs, a student of the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, for faking her own abduction and de@th. This hoax caused significant distress to her family and the university community.
On October 26, 2024, at
approximately 10pm, police received a distress call from concerned citizens
reporting Chidebere missing. A message sent from her WhatsApp account claimed
she had been abducted and killed, urging her family to go to the Orji Police
Station for confirmation.
In response, police operatives
launched a search and discovered the following morning, October 27, 2024, that
Chidebere was alive and had fabricated the story as a prank on social media. An
investigation is ongoing to ascertain her motives for such mischief and would
certainly face prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of
Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has expressed concern over such
irresponsible behavior, which wastes valuable resources and causes public
panic. He urges parents to caution their children against engaging in dangerous
pranks and spreading misinformation.
The Command remains committed
to combating misinformation and ensuring a safe environment for all and sundry
in the State.
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