The Imo state Police Command has allayed fears of alleged kidnap of Former Governor Rochas Okorocha’s Son-In-Law, Chief Uche Nwosu, from the premises of a Church.
After hours of speculation that he was kidnapped by Gunmen, The Police in a statement claimed that it carried out the operation.
A statement by the spokesman of the Imo State Command, CSP Michael Abattam, clarifying the true situation, reads:
“ARREST OF CHIEF UCHE NWOSU
This is to inform the general 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 public to always shun fake news.”