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Police Arraign 14 Persons Over False Claims Of Male Organ Disappearance
The Nigeria Police of Force in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, said it arrested and arraigned 14 male suspects in court for claiming that their in the public that their private parts disappeared.
The police said the claim had made irate youths to mob some people alleged to have been responsible for the disappearance while the incidents escalated in the nation’s capital.
The Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, disclosed this at the Command’s headquarters in Abuja, while addressing journalists at a press briefing on Tuesday.
“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 took the intervention of the Police Command to prevent the loss of life and property and restore law and order. 14 suspects who claimed that their male organ has 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.”
He appealed to the residents of FCT to warn their wards and children against raising false alarm, urging residents not to resort to jungle justice or mob action as innocent lives may be lost in the process.