Edo Police dismiss school kidnap claim, launch manhunt for social media influencer

Nationaldailyng | 04-06-2026 09:34pm |

The Edo State Police Command has officially refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the alleged kidnapping of students from Green Park Academy in Aduwawa, Benin City. The police described these reports as false, misleading, and intentionally fabricated to incite fear among the community. In response to the situation, the Command has initiated a manhunt for a social media influencer believed to be responsible for disseminating the misleading information. CSP Eno Ikoedem, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it to prevent unnecessary panic.

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