BY ONYEKACHUKWU IBEZIM – Contrary to reports making the rounds on social media, the Imo State Police Command says Uche Nwosu, son-in-law to former Governor Rochas Okorocha, has not been kidnapped but only arrested by the police.
Confirming the arrest in a statement of Sunday, the Command Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Michael Abattam however, did not give details of the arrest of Nwosu or the reasons behind his arrest
The statement released in Owerri by CSP Abattam, on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, stated thus; “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 been 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 to ensuring the safety of Life and prosperity this yuletide season, advised the general public to always shun fake news.”
