Fake News Alert: Police refute viral murder claim

The Kwara State Police Command has firmly denied a viral social media rumour alleging that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered.

According to widely circulated online posts, a female police inspector working as a prosecutor was reportedly abducted and later found dead in the Oloje area of Ilorin. However, the police have dismissed the claim as “completely false and distressing.”

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, warned the public against spreading unverified information capable of inciting panic.

“The Command wishes to state unequivocally that this report is not only false but also misleading, with the intent to cause panic in the state,” the statement said.

She urged the public to disregard the claims, stating that no female police officer has been reported missing or abducted in any police division within Kwara State.

Ejire-Adeyemi also clarified that there is no police division named ‘Ogidi’ in the state, as falsely mentioned in the viral posts, describing the reference as a deliberate attempt to mislead unsuspecting members of the public.

The Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Adekunbi Ojo, remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, maintaining public order, and ensuring transparency in its operations.

“The Command is working closely with other security agencies to maintain safety across the state. We urge residents and media outlets to refrain from sharing unverified or sensationalised reports that could trigger unnecessary fear or tarnish the state’s image,” she added.

Residents are advised to rely only on official police information, which can be accessed via the Command’s verified platforms on X (@kwara_ppro), Facebook (Kwara State Police Command), and its official WhatsApp Channel.