Police refute reports of student abduction in Benin City
Green Park Academy in Benin City was at the center of online rumors claiming students had been kidnapped, but the Edo State Police Command has declared these reports false. Eno Ikoedem, the command’s spokesperson, stated that the story was spread by a social media user known as “Azawoman” and has caused unnecessary panic. The police emphasized that no such incident occurred and condemned the spread of misinformation. Monday Agbonika, the Commissioner of Police, reassured the public that the security situation in Edo State remains stable.
What happened
- The Edo State Police Command denied reports of a kidnapping at Green Park Academy, Aduwawa, Benin City.
- Eno Ikoedem identified “Azawoman” as the source of the false narrative on social media.
- Police investigations confirmed that no kidnapping took place and labeled the report as baseless.
- The command warned against spreading false information and announced steps to track and possibly prosecute the originator.
- Monday Agbonika urged the public to verify information before sharing and affirmed that security in Edo State is under control.
