The story which has been making the rounds since Wednesday, November 27, of the Abduction of Dr Fabian Ihekweme has been debunked by the Imo State Police Command.
Ihekweme, a former Imo State Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, was, reportedly, according to a video recording by his wife, abducted from their Abuja home by gunmen. She Alleged that the gunmen were sent by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma for reasons she did not disclose.
But in response to the allegations and the stories making the rounds, the Imo State Police Command has said that nothing could be further from the truth.
In a statement signed by its Spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, the Command said that Dr Ihekweme was arrested on 27th November 2024, by detectives of the Imo State Police Command.
Okoye explained that the arrest was based on a petition against him by the Imo Democratic Alliance. The petition, the Police said accused Dr. Ihekweme of “seditious and inflammatory publications aimed at inciting civil unrest in the State.”
Following is the full text of the Police statement.
REFUTAL ON THE ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF DR. FABIAN IHEKWEME
“The Imo State Police Command has noted with concern the circulation of misleading reports claiming that Dr. Fabian Ihekweme, former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, was allegedly abducted by gunmen. We wish to clarify the facts.
“Dr. Fabian Ihekweme was not abducted, but was lawfully arrested on 27th November 2024 by detectives of the Imo State Police Command, following a formal petition by the Imo Democratic Alliance (IDA). The petition accused him of seditious and inflammatory publications aimed at inciting civil unrest in the State. In line with due process, a duly signed warrant of arrest was obtained before his detention.
“We urge the public to disregard the false narrative circulating on social media, and call on media practitioners to verify their sources before publishing, as misinformation undermines public trust.
“The Imo State Police Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law without external influence and will provide timely updates as necessary
“ASP OKOYE HENRY, ANIPRPolice Public Relations Officer
Imo State Command”
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