Police refute kidnapping claims on Kabba-Okene Road
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The Kogi State Police Command has denied reports of a kidnapping along the Kabba-Okene Road, calling the social media claims false. Oyiza Salisu, the command’s spokesperson, clarified that no passengers were on board the bus involved in the incident. The driver, Ojo, fled to a military checkpoint after noticing unusual lights and individuals approaching. Police said the situation was not criminal and that the circulating kidnapping reports are misleading.
What happened
- The Kogi State Police Command dismissed reports of a kidnapping along the Kabba-Okene Road on June 17.
- Oyiza Salisu stated that the bus driver, Ojo, abandoned his vehicle and sought safety at a military checkpoint after seeing unusual lights and people.
- There were no passengers on the bus, and no one was kidnapped or harmed during the incident.
- Police investigations revealed the vehicle had an electrical fault, and the goods were safely transferred to another vehicle.
- The police emphasized that claims of an armed bandit attack and abduction are false and misleading.
