In a swift riposte, the Imo State Police Command has said it arrested Uche Nwosu, former Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law.
The clarifications by the Police came on the heels of media reports that Nwosu was kidnapped by gunmen.
A statement by the Police is published hereunder:
IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE (26/12/2021)
ARREST OF CHIEF UCHE NWOSU
This is to inform the general (sic) public that chief Uche Nwosu was not kidnapped but was arrested by the police and Imo state police command is aware of the arrest and presently he is in police custody.
This is to refute the earlier news that has being making rounds on social media that he was kidnapped by unknown persons / gunmen.
The Commissioner of Police while using this medium to assure imolites of the command’s commitment in ensuring the safety of Life and prosperity this yuletide seasons , adviced the general (sic) public to always shun fake news.
CSP MICHAEL ABATTAM POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE IMO STATE COMMAND.
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