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The Imo State Police Command has described the alleged abduction of Fabian Ihekweme by unidentified gunmen on November 27, as a mere rumour, stating that he was rather arrested by the detectives of Imo State Police command.
According to reports, Ihekweme was taken from his residence in Abuja on Wednesday in the presence of his wife and children and transported to Owerri, the Imo State capital.
But in a press release from the desk of the Police Public Relations Officer, Imo State Police Command, ASP, Henry Okoye, he described the report as false and misleading.
ASP Okoye, informed that Ihekweme was not abducted, but was lawfully arrested on November 27, 2024 by detectives of the State Police Command, following a formal petition by the Imo Democratic Alliance (IDA) who accused him of seditious and inflammatory publications which the petition stated was aimed at inciting civil unrest in the State.
He maintained that in line with due process, a duly signed warrant of arrest was obtained before his detention.
The PPRO said, “We urge the public to disregard the false narrative circulating on social media, and call on media practitioners to verify their sources before publishing, as misinformation undermines public trust.” he stated.
He further pointed out that the State Police Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law without external influence and will provide timely updates as necessary.
Southeastposts learnt that Ihekweme, before now was a strong ally of the Governor until his recent articles which seemed to suggest the opposite.
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