Police in Anambra State have expressed shock over lack of information to the trending publications on the alleged incident of nine fishermen kidnapped in the Anambra.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement urged relatives of the victims of the alleged incident to come forward and assist the Command with necessary information for further investigations.
He said, “Anambra State Police Command is aware of trending publications on the alleged incident of Nine fishermen kidnapped in Anambra. “The Command not wanting to join issues with anyone invites the relatives of the victims of the alleged incident to come forward and assist us with necessary information.
“This shall help us to embark on investigations and drive our decision on security deployment and strategy in the state to prevent such reoccurring if it is true.
“The Command expressed shock that a case of such magnitude trending online does not have any link with any Police Formation in the State.
“It also noted the reactions of some alleged interested parties and persons, but is not discouraged by any comments, assuring Its readiness to deploy investigative assets and partner with any concerned body or interest to help for possible rescue.
“The Command reiterated its commitment to delivering on its mandate of the protection of lives and property, urges members of the public, especially the eyewitnesses or otherwise with any useful information in this regard are advised to call the Command Control Room at 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) at 08039334002, please.”