The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports claiming Deputy Commissioner of Police Khan Salihu was kidnapped before his death. The command described the story as false, misleading and fabricated, and urged the public to disregard it.
Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said in a statement on Tuesday that Salihu only complained briefly of feeling unwell before being rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. Doctors later confirmed the senior officer dead after efforts to save his life.
“For the avoidance of doubt, DCP Salihu was never kidnapped at any time prior to his demise. The report is entirely false, misleading and a complete fabrication with no basis in fact whatsoever,” Adebisi stated. She added that at no time was the officer abducted or linked to any criminal incident before his death.
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The spokesperson expressed concern that a recognized media platform published the unverified story without contacting relevant authorities for confirmation. She said the claim caused unnecessary distress to the late officer’s family, friends and colleagues, and called it insensitive while the police community mourns a dedicated officer.
Adebisi noted that Salihu served the nation with distinction and remained committed to his duties. She demanded the immediate withdrawal of the report and a public correction, and asked the media organisation involved to issue an apology.
The command also urged members of the public to rely only on verified information from official police channels and reaffirmed its commitment to fighting misinformation.
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