-Claims It Acted On Petition By IDA
The Imo state Police Command has stated why it arrested Dr Febian Ihekwueme in Abuja and brought him to Imo State.
According to a release signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer,PPRO, Mr Henry Okoye Ihekweme was arrested over accusation of sedition and inflammatory statement.
The release reads;”The Imo State Police Command has noted with concern the circulation of misleading reports claiming that Dr. Fabian Ihekweme, former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, was allegedly abducted by gunmen. We wish to clarify the facts.
“Dr. Fabian Ihekweme was not abducted, but was lawfully arrested on 27th November 2024 by detectives of the Imo State Police Command, following a formal petition by the Imo Democratic Alliance (IDA). The petition accused him of seditious and inflammatory publications aimed at inciting civil unrest in the State. In line with due process, a duly signed warrant of arrest was obtained before his detention.
“We urge the public to disregard the false narrative circulating on social media, and call on media practitioners to verify their sources before publishing, as misinformation undermines public trust.
“The Imo State Police Command remains committed to upholding the rule of law without external influence and will provide timely updates as necessary”.
