Police operatives launched a seek and discovered the subsequent morning, October 27, 2024, that Chidebere changed into alive and had fabricated the story as a prank on social media.
A 17-year-vintage female scholar of the Imo nation college (IMSU), Owerri, Jesse Chidebere, has been arrested by means of the Orji Police Divisional Headquarters, for faking her own kidnap and death.
This hoax brought on sizable misery to her own family and the university network.
On October 26, 2024, at about 10pm, police acquired a misery call from concerned residents reporting Chidebere missing. 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 released a search and found the following morning, October 27, 2024, that Chidebere turned into alive and had fabricated the story as a prank on social media. An research is ongoing to examine her motives for such mischief and might absolutely face prosecution.
In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police, Imo state Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has expressed situation over such irresponsible behavior, which wastes treasured resources and causes public panic. He urges dad and mom to caution their kids towards engaging in dangerous pranks and spreading misinformation.
The Command stays committed to combating incorrect information and ensuring a secure environment for everybody in the nation.