Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has averred that kidnapping is not on the rise in Nigeria, and people should not believe everything they see on social media.
This statement comes amidst the growing outcry over the increasing cases of kidnappings and insecurity in the country, leaving people on edge.
Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, February 1, Olumuyiwa stated that the reported cases are not as many as claimed on social media, and people should disregard the reports they see online.
The spokesperson further attributed the cause of the kidnappings to the topography and waterways in the region.
He said:
“In most cases, it is the topography of the areas. The kidnapping in Lagos was actually triggered due to the waterways, do you know that the waterway from Lagos leads to Delta, leads to Portharcourt, leads to Bayelsa. It is the same waterway.”
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Following the interview, the PRO took to the Twitter to reiterate his statement, adding that most of the kidnapping cases reported online were either staged or faked.
He wrote,
“Most of the kidnapping cases we read online are not real. They are either staged and faked. We analyse security situations based on empirical facts and figures.
“We will have another forum or many other organised to discuss these concepts of kidnapping, abduction, one change, armed robbery, organised crimes, and arranged assassination.
“These are different concepts or crimes that we need to understand, and the psychology of the perpetrators. No sentiment, but realities.
“Open your mind to discussions and explanations of experts and security operatives for better understanding.”
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