Police Debunk Viral Claim of Student Kidnapping in Benin City

The Edo State Police Command has dismissed a viral claim that students from Green Park Academy, Aduwawa, Benin City, were abducted while sitting for their JSSCE exams. The rumour began when a TikTok user known as Azawoman shared an unverified report alleging the kidnapping. After a thorough verification and preliminary investigation, the command confirmed no such incident occurred. Officials described the abduction claims as baseless and deliberately spread to misinform the public and create unnecessary panic. The police warned against sharing unverified information that undermines public confidence and distracts from genuine security concerns. They have also begun efforts to trace and question the originator of the false report for possible prosecution under applicable laws.

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