FACT CHECK: Was kidnapper’s den discovered near Police HQs in Abuja?

IDOMA VOICE reports that during the week, reports went viral on social media claiming that a kidnappers’ den was uncovered near the Nigeria Police Headquarters in Area 11, Garki Abuja.

Video of the incident was shared on Youtube by Street Gists.

The hideout was said to be located inside a thick bush off the expressway.

Security agents were said to have invaded the hideout and arrested one of the suspected kidnappers.

POLICE REACT

Meanwhile, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer has described the report as false.

He, however, admitted that police command in the FCT, on the directive of the IGP, has embarked on aggressive raid of black spots and destruction of some shanties that might be hideouts for criminals in Abuja.

He said, “Fake News: No kidnappers den was discovered near the NPF Headquarters, Garki Abuja. Not at all. The news or video being shared was mere misinformation and mischievous act of the enemies of the state to continually create fears in the residents of FCT and Nigerians in general.

“However let me reiterate that the police command in the FCT, on the directive of the IGP, has embarked on aggressive raid of black spots and destruction of some shanties that might be hideouts for criminals in Abuja.

“So no cause for alarm as we have taken necessary steps to decimate activities of hoodlums and criminal elements in the FCT and across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Thanks.”

CONCLUSION
The police did not explain what really happened in the viral video.

Their admittance that they are raiding black spots in the FCT is an indication that there is an element of truth in the viral video.