Irate youths in phase 2, Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have reportedly killed a yet-to-be-identified man for allegedly stealing a resident’s manhood.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed this to DAILY POST after an inquiry on Friday.
According to the PPRO, operatives of the command attached to Gwagwalada Police Divisional Headquarters were mobilized to rescue the victim when he was being lynched but was later confirmed dead in a hospital where he was rushed to.
She said the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna G. Garba had warned against spreading false information regarding alleged organ disappearance.
According to her, such rumours lead to public anxiety and disruption of peace across the territory.
She also confirmed a similar incident involving one Rokeeb Saheed, who accused another resident, Lucky Josiah, of stealing his manhood.
The PPRO revealed that after medical examinations were conducted on Saheed, his male organ was “confirmed to be fine, and Josiah’s injuries were treated”.
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