The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday stated that the claim made by 14 residents of the territory, regarding their missing organs, has been determined to be false.
The FCT Police Commissioner, Mr. Haruna Garba, revealed that a thorough medical examination was conducted on each of the individuals who raised the alarm, confirming it to be false. Garba disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, highlighting the command’s accomplishments in combating crime.
He further stated that the 14 individuals are currently facing prosecution for providing false information.
“They are being prosecuted for giving false information and inciting public disturbances.”
“The false alarm had also misled the Police in dealing with mob action which was carried out against more than 10 accused persons in the FCT in the past few weeks.”
Garba stated that the command received reports of over ten cases, primarily in the vicinity of Garshi, Gwagwalada, and Kwali areas of the FCT. He noted that a few of these cases led to outbreaks of mob action by the youth.
Nevertheless, the police chief emphasized that no lives were lost in these reported incidents.
“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 lives and property and restore law and order.”
“Fourteen suspects who claimed that their male organs had disappeared were taken to the hospital where the medical doctor confirmed that their organs were intact and active.”
“Consequently, they were charged to court for giving false information and inciting public disturbance,” he said.
Garba urged residents to advise their children and wards against making false alarms. He also emphasized the importance of avoiding vigilante justice or mob action, which could result in the loss of innocent lives.
He clarified that hospitals do not require police reports before attending to patients in emergencies.
Garba made these remarks while addressing journalists in response to a case involving Miss Greatness Olorunfemi, a victim of a ‘one chance’ operation who was allegedly thrown from a moving vehicle by her suspected assailants in Abuja.
It was alleged that she was left to die due to the absence of a police report. However, the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) denied the assertion, stating that the report was false.
Buhari Yakasai, Assistant Director of FCTA Health Services and Environment, responded to the incident in a statement on Monday in Abuja, asserting that the victim was already deceased upon arrival at the hospital
The police chief also cautioned residents to exercise caution when getting into unmarked taxis to prevent falling prey to ‘one chance’ operators.
“I wish to advise residents of the FCT to be wary of the kind of vehicles they board. It is advised that they should board only painted taxis from designated motor parks.
“It is risky to board an unpainted taxi, otherwise known as ‘kabu-kabu’, as they may fall victim to these robbers known as ‘One Chance’,” he said.