Abia state government says there is no truth in the online report alleging that gunmen on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, abducted an Archbishop of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Uka Uka Osim in Abia State.
A release endorsed by the Chief press secretary to Abia Governor, Kazie Uko while describing the publication as an outright falsehood says the police in Abia State have since confirmed that no such incident occurred anywhere in the State.
According to the release, Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, who confirmed that no such incident happened in Abia, adding that he had been in touch with Bishop Dennis Onuoha, who denied saying that the incident happened in Abia.
The release further states that CP Onwuemelie advises the media, particularly bloggers and online reporters, to always crosscheck their facts before rushing to post while urging the public to go about their businesses without fear as Abia is safe.
It would be recalled that Some online reports on Saturday had quoted one Bishop Dennis Onuoha of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star of saying that Archbishop Osim, his wife, son, and three other priests of the religious group, were kidnapped in Abia while on their way to Anambra State.
