14 Detained Over False Alarm Of Missing Private Parts

14 people have been arrested for raising a false alarm regarding the disappearance of private parts in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

According to police, the alert prompted enraged youths to lynch some people suspected of being involved for the disappearance.

Haruna Garba, the FCT’s Commissioner of Police, stated that 14 men were accused because they provided misleading information to the public and the police, almost resulting in the loss of lives and property.

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Garba said; “The FCT Police Command has recorded over 10 cases of alleged disappearance of male organs across the territory and the escalating incidents of mob action by irate youths.

“It takes the intervention of the police command to prevent the loss of lives and property and restore law and order. Fourteen suspects who claimed that their male organs have disappeared were taken to the hospital where the medical doctor confirmed that their male organs are intact and active.

“Consequently, they were charged to court for giving false information and inciting public disturbance. I wish to seize this opportunity to appeal to the residents of FCT to warn their wards and children to desist from raising false alarm.

“In addition, they are enjoined not to resort to jungle justice or mob action as innocent lives may be lost in the process. In the same vein, I wish to advise residents of the FCT to be wary of the kind of vehicles they board.

“It is advised that they should board painted taxis from designated motor parks. It is risky to board an unpainted taxi otherwise known as ‘kabu-kabu’ as they may fall victims to these robbers known as one-chance.”