Police authorities in Anambra State have reacted to trending rumours that kidnapped native doctor, Chinedu Nwangwu has been released.
‘Akwa Okuko Tiwara aki, as the native doctor is fondly called, was kidnapped on Sunday night at his hotel Triple P, in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area.
Two of his security aides were shot dead, while he was whisked away by the kidnappers.
Meanwhile, some of his fans on social media have started circulating rumours that he had been released.
Some posted a video of him advertising his powers, saying that his charms and powers could help anyone capture even a gun wielding man with bare hands.
Those who shared the video were using it to support the rumour that he has returned unharmed.
Another source said the man turned into a lion and scared the kidnappers, who quickly abandoned him.
A source on Facebook, with the name Mgbadike announced his safe return, posting a video of him being welcomed by some youths, while he sprayed money in the air.
Checks on the videos have however shown that they are all old videos, which the young native doctor had posted on his Facebook handle previously.
Reacting to the rumour, the Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the police was not aware of the release of the native doctor.
“I don’t have such information before me,” Ikenga said.
Meanwhile, many social media users have been making mockery of the native doctor, following his claims of being powerful, and the way he was kidnapped without much hassle.
