The Orji Police Divisional Headquarters have arrested Jesse Chidebere, 17yrs, a student of the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, for faking her own abduction and death. This hoax caused significant distress to her family and the university community.
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 10pm, police received a distress call from concerned citizens reporting Chidebere missing. A message sent from her WhatsApp account claimed she had been abducted and killed, urging her family to go to the Orji Police Station for confirmation.
In response, police operatives launched a search and discovered the following morning, October 27, 2024, that Chidebere was alive and had fabricated the story as a prank on social media. An investigation is ongoing to ascertain her motives for such mischief and would certainly face prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has expressed concern over such irresponsible behavior, which wastes valuable resources and causes public panic. He urges parents to caution their children against engaging in dangerous pranks and spreading misinformation.
The Command remains committed to combating misinformation and ensuring a safe environment for all and sundry in the State.
