The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that Uche Nwosu the son in-law of Former Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by its operatives and not kidnappers as widely reported on various social media platforms.
The Next Edition reported that Nwosu was picked up on Sunday at St Peter’s Anglican church at Eziama Obieri in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state.
He was said to be at an outing service after the burial of their mother, Jemimah Nwosu, when he was whisked away.
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In a statement signed by CSP Michael Abattam, Police Public Relations Officer, Imo State Police Command, and made available to The Next Edition, the command said the former governorship candidate was not kidnapped but arrested.
The statement read: “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.”
