The Police have debunked false, misleading and unfounded report circulating on social media, alleging that students of Green Park Academy in Benin City were kidnapped.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in a statement, indicated that the false narrative, which is being propagated by a woman, popularly known as AZAWOMAN, has generated unnecessary concern among members of the public.

According to the police, a thorough verification and preliminary investigation showed that no kidnapping incident occurred at the school as alleged, and findings revealed that the report is entirely false and was deliberately disseminated to misinform the public and create unwarranted panic within the state.

The Edo State police command urged members of the public to exercise restraint and responsibility in their use of social media by verifying information through credible and official sources before sharing same.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, reassured residents that the security situation in the state remains under control, as the police is committed to safeguarding lives and property.