The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, the Command described the reports as “entirely false, misleading, and intended to cause unnecessary panic among residents.”
According to the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Command clarified that there is no record of any missing or abducted female officer in any police division across the state.
“Members of the public are hereby advised to disregard this false and misleading information as there is no report of any female police officer missing or abducted in any division in the state,” the statement read.
The Command further pointed out that there is no police division known as ‘Ogidi Division’ in Kwara State, as claimed in the viral reports.
SP Ejire-Adeyemi warned that the spread of such misinformation could cause fear and harm the reputation of individuals and the state at large.
She reiterated that the Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, remains fully committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property, maintaining peace, and preventing crime in the state.
“We urge the public and media outlets to refrain from sharing unverified or sensationalized information that may cause unnecessary panic or damage the reputation of the state,” the statement added.
The Command advised residents to rely only on verified information from its official platformm:X (Twitter): @kwara_ppro, Facebook: Kwara State Police Command and WhatsApp Channel: Kwara State Police Command.
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