BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Lagos State Police Command has strongly refuted viral media reports claiming that the late Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Khan Salihu, was kidnapped by criminals prior to his demise, describing the publication as a malicious fabrication.
In a statement released to clear the air, the Command clarified that the senior officer died following a brief illness and was never at any point abducted or targeted by criminal elements.
According to the police registry, DCP Salihu had complained of feeling unwell and was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital for urgent medical evaluation. Regrettably, clinical personnel confirmed him dead upon arrival.
The Command expressed deep concern over the spread of unverified information, stating that the false publication violated the ethics of responsible journalism and inflicted unnecessary trauma on the grieving family and colleagues of the deceased.
“The report is entirely false, misleading, and a complete fabrication with no basis in fact whatsoever. At no time was he abducted, kidnapped, or involved in any incident remotely connected to criminal activity,” the statement read.
Frowning at the lack of professional verification by the media platform involved, the Command demanded an immediate retraction of the report alongside a formal public apology.
The public has been urged to completely disregard the false narrative and rely strictly on official channels for verified security updates, as the Command continues its mourning period for the late senior officer.
