The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Uche Nwosu, a former Governorship candidate and in-law of immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha.
In a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Michael Abattam, the Police said contrary to the reports making the rounds on media space that the politician was kidnapped by unknown gunmen, he was actually arrested by the command.
The statement in full:
ARREST OF CHIEF UCHE NWOSU
This is to inform the general public that chief Uche Nwosu was not kidnapped but was arrested by the police and Imo state police command is aware of the arrest and presently he is in police custody.
This is to refute the earlier news that has being making rounds on social media that he was kidnapped by unknown persons / gunmen.
The Commissioner of Police while using this medium to assure imolites of the command’s commitment in ensuring the safety of Life and prosperity this yuletide seasons , adviced the general public to always shun fake news .
CSP MICHAEL ABATTAM POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE IMO STATE COMMAND.
