By Dada Ahmed.
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The Police Command in Kwara State says it has arrested 3 suspects for indulging in unverified/dangerous claims of stolen private organisms in Ilorin and charged them to court.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP. Okasanmi Ajayi, disclosed in a statement a copy of which is available to The Reporters on Saturday.
He said:”KWARA State Police Command wishes to inform and sensitize the good people of Kwara State in general and Tanke/Oke-Odo area in particular of the recent hullabaloo and attack by some unscrupulous elements who falsely accused members of the public of stealing their manhood.
“Three of such incidents were recorded in the Okeogun area of Tanke between Monday, July 17, 2023 and today.
“In the three alarms raised, the three boys were taken to the hospital, tested, and were all found to have their private organs in perfect condition. Meanwhile, the three accused persons were almost lynched if not for the quick intervention of policemen and people around them.
“The mischievous suspects that raised the false alarm have already been charged in court.
“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, CP Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, wishes to warn these evil ones to stop such fake private organ theft alarms or risk arrest and prosecution.”
The Police Commissioner advised members of the public to be wary of the antics of these fake alarmists and report any such incident to the police.
The Police boss,who reminded the people that jungle justice is punishable by law in the statr advised them to avoid involving in such offence.