Twitter User Ameerah Has Been Found– Police Says, Refutes Report Of Kidnapping | READ DETAILS
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said it has found missing Twitter user Safiyanu Ameerah, who was allegedly kidnapped by armed men wearing police uniform alongside 17 others including gtwo pregnant women.
Ameerah had on June 14, sent a distress message on Twitter;
“Please whoever has my WhatsApp number I sent a broadcast message of my location.
“We were abducted at gunpoint by people with police uniforms and a van from our houses from different parts of Abuja.
“We’re 17 including three pregnant women and two little kids. They didn’t see my phone.”
“They’re four yoruba and two Fulani men. They divided us up an hour ago. We’re seven here.”
“The other vehicle they said they will reach Ilorin and ours will reach Ibadan or Ikeja as they said.”
After the series of tweets, Nigerians took to social media to call on the Nigeria Police force to ensure the safety of the affected persons.
Announcing that the police has found the missing Ameerah, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command in a statement on Friday, June 17, said Ameerah is safe and in police custody.
The statement titled; ‘FCT police find missing Safiyanu Amira; debunks the kidnapping of 17 other by armed men in police uniform’ read;
“The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command wishes to categorically debunk the viral news of the alleged kidnapping of one Safiyanu Amira and seventeen (17) others who were reportedly abducted at gunpoint by Armed men in Police uniform on Tuesday 14th June 2022 at about 1:00 pm and to state that Safiyanu Amira is currently safe in Police custody.
“While she is currently in the hospital receiving medical attention as demanded by global best practices, the investigation continues and findings will be communicated subsequently.
“The Commissioner of Police FCT Command CP Babaji Sunday psc while commending the gallantry of the Tactical and Investigative apparatus detailed on the case, appreciated the members of the public for their calm maintained and the various degrees of useful information given to the Police.
“He enjoined the good people of the FCT not to relent in partnering with the police, especially towards the rendition of information, to remain vigilant, and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the emergency lines.”
