- According to the police, the false claim spurred separate mob actions that would have breached public peace and led to the death of innocent people
- The male suspects have since been arraigned in in court over the incident
At least 14 persons have been arrested in Abuja for raising false alarm over the disappearance of their male organs.
According to the police, the false claim spurred separate mob actions that would have breached public peace and led to the death of innocent people.
The male suspects have since been arraigned in in court over the incident, Commissioner of Police, FCT, Haruna Garba, disclosed on Tuesday.
He said: “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