The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a yet-to-be-identified woman who, in a viral video, alleged that ritual killings and the sale of human parts were taking place at the Thirty 8 Restaurant on Airport Road, Lagos.
In the video seen by PUNCH Metro, the woman claimed she had been locked inside the restroom of the restaurant during her visit.
Driving past the eatery, she described it as a “dungeon,” alleging that “a lot of people are killed there and their parts are sold.”
But the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Thursday, described the claims as baseless and false.
He also warned members of the public against spreading such unfounded allegations, which could incite panic.
Hundeyin said the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, had directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, to investigate the matter, adding that nothing incriminating was found at the restaurant.
The statement read in part, “The Lagos State Police Command wishes to address a viral video circulating on social media, falsely alleging that criminal activities, including the killing of individuals and the sale of human parts, are taking place at the Thirty 8 Restaurant on Airport Road, Lagos.
The command hereby categorically refutes these claims as entirely baseless and untrue.
Following the emergence of the video, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, promptly directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations. The investigation has conclusively established that the claims made in the video are false and without merit.”
The command therefore urged members of the public to disregard the video, adding that efforts were ongoing to track down those behind it and assured that they would face the full weight of the law.
The statement further noted that the command was actively working to identify the originators of the ‘malicious’ video and called on anyone with credible information regarding the identity of those responsible to come forward.
“The information, which will be treated with utmost confidentiality, will aid ongoing investigations and ensure appropriate legal action is taken against those spreading fake news and harmful content.
“Anyone with useful information can reach out to the Complaint Response Unit of the Command on 09111111150 or 09111111151. The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and businesses in the state. Members of the public are urged to fact-check information before sharing to prevent the spread of misinformation,” the statement added.
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