The Police Command in Lagos State have on Wednesday dismissed the viral video making the rounds on social media that three alleged kidnappers had been caught in Lagos.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in an announcement in Lagos, mentioned that the video was false, deceptive and malicious.
Hundeyin mentioned that the video was meant to trigger concern and apprehension within the hearts of residents.
Earlier, a video was shared by some X customers claiming that three kidnappers had been caught and overwhelmed by a mob for trying to kidnap folks at Victory Property, In the past Okota space of the state.
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Hundeyin mentioned that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Jimoh, held a gathering in response to the viral video whereby some yet-to-be recognized individuals had been seen beating and humiliating three males for being suspected kidnappers.
“CP Jimoh held a fact-finding assembly on Wednesday with the chairman, chief safety officer, two different residents of Victory Property and one of many males alleged within the video.
“After an intensive interview, it has been undisputed confirmed that the three males within the video will not be kidnappers and there was no kidnapping incident on the Property.
“The chairman of the Property Affiliation informed the commissioner of police that the individuals are not kidnappers.
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“Additionally, the chief safety officer and one other Safety Committee member equally informed the commissioner of police that the three males will not be kidnappers and that there was no kidnapping incident on the Property as falsely unfold within the social media,” he mentioned.
Hundeyin mentioned additional that, “The boys had certainly gone to see their pal (who was additionally current on the CP’s assembly) on the Property at about 10.00 p.m. on Monday.
“An altercation between the three males and a tricycle rider degenerated into pandemonium and confusion within the Property at the moment.”
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Hundeyin urged Lagos residents to be cautious and confirm information objects earlier than sharing them to keep away from spreading panic and concern within the minds of the great folks of the state.
“Unverified info could cause risk to peace or result in lack of life. Individuals are implored to not take legal guidelines into their arms,” the picture maker mentioned.
He inspired the general public to go about their lawful companies with out concern of harassment or intimidation, and to be assured that the police was totally on floor to ensure their security and safety at all times.
