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Student Arrested For Faking Own Abduction, Death
The Orji Police Divisional Headquarters has apprehended Jesse Chidebere, a 17-year-old student from Imo State University in Owerri, for allegedly staging her own kidnap and death.
In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson Henry Okoye expressed that Chidebere’s actions had caused “significant distress to her family and the university community.”
According to the statement, police initially responded last Saturday after concerned citizens alerted them to Chidebere’s supposed abduction. A WhatsApp message sent from her account claimed she had been kidnapped and killed, instructing her family to contact the Orji Police Station for confirmation.
“In response, police operatives launched a search and discovered on Sunday 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 she will certainly face prosecution,” Okoye added.
The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, condemned the incident, describing Chidebere’s behavior as “irresponsible, a waste of valuable resources, and a cause of public panic.” He advised parents to caution their children against such harmful pranks and the spreading of misinformation.
“The command remains committed to combating misinformation and ensuring a safe environment for all in the state,” Danjuma concluded.
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