…..Arrest one for false alarm
The Nigeria Police said it had arrested six suspects for beating an alarmist who falsely accused members of the public of stealing their manhoods in Kwara State
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi.
He further said that the mischievous suspects that raised the false alarm have already been charged in court.
“Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform and sensitize the good people of Kwara State in general and Tanke/Oke-Odo area in particular of the recent hullabaloo and attack by some unscrupulous elements who falsely accused members of the public of stealing their manhoods.
“Three such incidents were recorded in the Okeogun area of Tanke between Monday, July 17, 2023, and today. In the three alarms raised, the three boys were taken to the hospital, tested, and were all found to have their private organs in perfect condition. Meanwhile, the three accused persons were almost lynched if not for the quick intervention of policemen and people around them.
“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, CP Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, psc+ FISN, wishes to warn these evil ones to stop such fake private organ theft alarms or risk arrest and prosecution, while also advising members of the public to be wary of the antics of these fake alarmists and report any such incident to the police.
“This statement also seeks to remind the people that jungle justice is punishable by law; hence, the good people of Kwara State are advised to avoid involving in it, please.