Yobe police deny kidnap, rescue of 20 officers by Army in Gujba
The Yobe State police command has denied allegations that 20 of its personnels have been kidnapped and rescued by troops of Operation Hadin Kai formation in the state.
This was disclosed by the Yobe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim in Damaturu.
“The attention of Yobe State Police Command has been drawn to a trending news making the rounds on both social media and some mainstream media platforms.
“According to the report, twenty (20) Police personnel kidnapped by Boko-Haram/ISWAP insurgents during an attack on Buni-Yadi Police division in Gujba Local Govt. Area of the State, were rescued by troops of the Nigerian army (Operation Hadin Kai)”.
“It’s disheartening to note that this fake news/story has been published in many media outlets, without seeking for clarification from the requisite Police authorities. It’s even more worrisome that such misleading story is alleged to have emanated from military sources.
“However, in view of the sensitive nature of the issue, and the prevalent security situation in the State, its deemed imperative that such negative impression must be erased from the minds of the public by setting the records straight. It’s equally important that the actual facts and circumstances surrounding the incident must be brought to light, for the sake of the families of police personnel serving in Yobe State.
Abdulkarim further reiterated that both the kidnap and rescue of the officers is a complete fabrication.
“The story or news item (on the alleged kidnaping of 20 police personnel in Buni-Yadi and their rescue by troops) is misleading, an utter fabrication and fake news, as no single police personnel was kidnapped from Buni-Yadi town on the day of the alleged incident, or at all.
“On Tuesday 30th November 2021, suspected members of Boko-Haram/ISWAP insurgents had attacked the Buni-Yadi Police Station in Gujba Local Govt. Area of the State and burnt down the structures, but there was no any loss of life, nor was any Police personnel kidnapped, or declared missing. All the conventional personnel of the division, as well as the PMF personnel, had been accounted after the incident;
“The general public is therefore, by this press release from the Yobe State Police Command, enjoined to discountenance/disregard/ignore the said ‘Kidnap & Rescue Claim’ as false, mischievous and fake!
“It should be pointed out further that the said claim of ‘rescue of the 20 personnel’ had failed to disclose their identities; their ranks; the formations they belong to; or which medical facility they were taken to for check-ups; or who were they handed over to; or when and where were they handed over, etc. The absence of all these vital information in the publication, means that the story is nothing but false, misleading and a misinformation!
“While reiterating the commitment and dedication of Police personnel currently serving in or deployed to Yobe State, in sustaining the relative peace and security in the State, we call on the entire members of the public to continue to cooperate and support the command, as always.
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