The Imo State Police Command has said that Mr Uche Nwosu, a former commissioner, governorship aspirant and son-in-law or former state governor, Richard Okorocha, was arrested and not kidnapped as widely reported earlier on Sunday.
Spokesman, Michael Abattam, who had initially denied knowledge of the incident said the politician is in police custody.
Nwosu was arrested is Sunday during a church service at his hometown, Eziama Obieri in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state.
“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 seasons , advised the general public to always shun fake news, Abattam said in a statement.
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The manner of arrest seen in the viral video should make any Nigerian ashamed at what this country has descended to.