The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered a radical investigation into a viral video alleging that a privately owned hotel in Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area, is being used as a hideout for kidnapping and organ harvesting.
Danjuma additionally invited the proprietor of the lodge and the yet-to-be-identified maker of the viral video for questioning.
This was contained in an announcement issued on Friday night by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye.
The Guardian gathered that the video, which surfaced early Friday morning, confirmed footage of the lodge and its proprietor’s {photograph}, alleging that unsuspecting visitors had been kidnapped and had their organs harvested.
The narrator additionally warned members of the general public and holidaymakers in opposition to patronising the lodge and others allegedly concerned in related actions.
The assertion learn: “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered an in-depth investigation right into a viral video during which a yet-to-be-identified younger man accused the proprietor of H&C Lodge, Irete, in Owerri West LGA, Mr. Allwell Onyedikachi Mmaduabuchi, of being concerned in kidnapping and organ harvesting within the state.
“The lodge proprietor has been invited by the police for questioning, whereas efforts are ongoing to find and invite the person who made the allegations to substantiate his claims with credible proof that may support the continuing investigation.”
In keeping with the police, the command will make the result of the investigation public as soon as concluded.
“The Imo State Police Command assures the general public that the case is receiving utmost consideration, and all essential investigative actions are being taken to establish the authenticity of the data contained within the viral video. The result might be made public upon conclusion of the inquiry,” the assertion added.
Okoye, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), urged residents to stay calm, assuring that the police are dedicated to public security, transparency, and the rule of regulation.
“The Command stays steadfast in upholding the rule of regulation, making certain justice with out concern or favour, and sustaining public confidence in its dedication to security and transparency. The Command is on high of the state of affairs,” he stated.
Final week, 182 newly skilled and deployed police constables assumed duties on the Imo State Command, Owerri.
They handed out lately from the Police Coaching College, Nekede, Owerri West Native Authorities Council of the state, after efficiently finishing their primary coaching.
Receiving the officers on the command’s premises, the Inspector Common of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Egbetokun, represented by the Imo State CP, Danjuma, charged them to uphold moral conduct, self-discipline, and community-oriented policing.
