Imo State Police Dismisses False Video Alleging Criminal Activities

Babatunji Wusu –

• The Imo State Police Command dismissed a video circulating online that allegedly shows unknown gunmen at their camp, clarifying that it is an old clip from 2023.
• The video was described as a form of blackmail by criminal elements attempting to mislead the public.
• Police confirmed that the terrorist camp featured in the video had been disbanded, with security forces neutralizing the threat.
• The Imo State Police Command condemned the false narrative and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state.

The Imo State Police Command has responded to a video circulating online, which purportedly shows unknown gunmen conducting activities at their camp. The command clarified that the video is not recent but rather an old clip from 2023, which has been misrepresented as a new development.

Through a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, the police force labeled the video as a form of blackmail and a deliberate attempt by criminal elements to mislead the public with false information. Okoye emphasized that the video, which depicted a terrorist camp, was part of a failed plot to lure security operatives into an ambush.

The spokesperson further reassured the public that security forces had already identified and dismantled the camp, neutralizing the criminal threat. He condemned the terrorists’ actions, which include killings, kidnappings, and arson, and noted that these elements are now resorting to misinformation to cover up their crimes.

The Imo State Police Command urged the public to ignore these false narratives and reaffirmed its commitment to combating criminal activities, ensuring lasting peace, and upholding security across the state.