Enugu State Police Command has debunked the viral video on the social media alleging that a countless number of students were kidnapped at the Enugu State College of Health Technology Oji-River. In a Statement made available to BVI Channel 1 Online , The Police insisted that the viral video did not capture the true picture of the fact on ground. The full statement reads ”The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the public that the viral video alleging that a countless number of students were kidnapped at the Enugu State College of Health Technology Oji-River is false and an act of mischief and misinformation aimed at misleading and creating panic among unsuspecting citizens.
Contrary to the spurious narrative in the viral video, in the evening hours of August 15, 2024, Police Operatives at the Oji-River Division of the Command received information alleging an act of abduction around the said college. They immediately hastened to the scene, rescuing two of the victims allegedly abducted, while three (3) others are yet-to-be found. However, vigorous operations are ongoing to locate and rescue them, as well as apprehend the abductors.
A preliminary investigation proves that the victims were driving out of the college, when the seemingly targeted incident occurred.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, *CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+)*, has ordered the Operatives to ensure that the missing victims are found and rescued, while also arresting the perpetrators. However, he cautions against such mischievous and malicious social media narratives, aimed at creating unwarranted panic and jeopardizing police operational and investigative actions over such incidents” the statement was signed by the Enugu State Police PRO -DSP DANIEL NDUKWE
