OWERRI – The Imo State Police Command has said it arrested Chief Uche Nwosu, former Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law and APC Imo State governorship candidate in the 2019 election.
Nwosu was picked up on Sunday in a gestapo style at St. Peters Anglican Church, Nkwerre (Imo State), where he gone for the outing service of his mother, who was buried a few days ago.
The full statement by the police realised this Sunday afternoon reads:
ARREST OF CHIEF UCHE NWOSU
This is to inform the general public that chief Uche Nwosu was not kidnapped but was arrested by the police and Imo state police command is aware of the arrest and presently he is in police custody.
This is to refute the earlier news that has being making rounds on social media that he was kidnapped by unknown persons/gunmen.
The Commissioner of Police while using this medium to assure imolites of the command’s commitment in ensuring the safety of Life and prosperity this yuletide season, adviced the general public to always shun fake news.
CSP MICHAEL ABATTAM POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE IMO STATE COMMAND.
