One person killed as male genital organ disappearance claims rock Abuja
… Stop peddling falsehood, police warn
By Faith Awa Maji
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has warned FCT residents to desist from peddling false information over alleged disappearance of male genital organs.
An incident involving one Rokeeb Saheed, who accused Lucky Josiah of causing his male organ to disappear prompted the warning, according to the FCT Police Command.
“After medical examinations, Saheed’s male organ was confirmed to be fine and Josiah’s injuries were treated,” FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on behalf of the FCT Commissioner of Police.
In a similar development, according to the PPRO, “following a distress call that a male adult, (name unknown) was being lynched by irate youth for alleged disappearance of the male organ of one John Ugwu 17 years, on 21/09/2023 at about 1940hrs, at phase 2, Gwagwalada.
“Police operatives attached to Gwagwalada Police Divisional Headquarters swiftly mobilized to the scene, rescued and rushed the male adult to the hospital for medical attention where he was later confirmed dead as a result of the severe injury inflicted on him on the pretext of a false allegation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna Garba, warns of stringent measures against spreading false information and urges the public not to resort to mob justice.
“The FCT Police Command is committed to preserving peace and security.”
The statement urged the public to promptly report distress calls and complaints through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883 and the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) on 0902 222 2352.
