Edo Police Deny Kidnapping Claims at Green Park Academy

The Edo State Police Command issued a statement on Wednesday, categorically denying claims of a student kidnapping at Green Park Academy located in Aduwawa, Benin City. The command described the reports as entirely false and warned that the individual responsible for spreading such misinformation would be tracked down and prosecuted.

The statement, released by Eno Ikoedem, emphasized that the police had conducted thorough verification and found no evidence of any kidnapping incident at the school. The command condemned the reckless dissemination of false information, which it stated could undermine public confidence and create unnecessary panic among residents.

The police urged the public to exercise restraint when using social media and to verify information through credible official sources. The Edo State Police Command reassured residents that the security situation in the state remains under control and called for continued cooperation from law-abiding citizens to maintain peace and order.