A 17-year-old student from Imo State University, identified as Jesse Chidebere, has been apprehended by the Orji Police Division for orchestrating a false abduction and death scenario.
This incident has raised significant concerns within both her family and the university community. According to a statement from Imo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, the police received alarming reports last Saturday about Chidebere’s alleged disappearance.
“On October 26, 2024, at approximately 10:00 pm, police received a distress call from concerned citizens reporting Chidiebere missing,” Okoye said.
“A message sent from her WhatsApp account claimed she had been abducted and killed, urging her family to go to the Orji Police Station for confirmation.
“In response, police operatives launched a search and discovered the following morning, October 27, 2024, that Chidiebere was alive and had fabricated the story as a prank on social media.
“An investigation is ongoing to ascertain her motives for such mischief and would certainly face prosecution.
“The commissioner of police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has expressed concern over such irresponsible behaviour, which wastes valuable resources and causes public panic.
“He urges parents to caution their children against engaging in dangerous pranks and spreading misinformation.
“The Command remains committed to combating misinformation and ensuring a safe environment for all and sundry in the state.”
