The Borno State Police Command has begun investigation into the young woman who allegedly took her life because her father forced her to marry one of his friends.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, which was made available to newsmen in Maiduguri, said the command wished to inform the general public that the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has ordered a discreet investigation into the authenticity and circumstances surrounding the said viral report.
According to him the command was committed to establishing the true facts of the matter and, therefore, called on individuals with credible and verifiable information to come forward and assist the police in the ongoing investigation.
He said, “The attention of the command has been drawn to a viral publication circulating on various social media platforms, alleging that a young woman in Gubio Local Government Area took her own life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends.
“The command wishes to inform the general public that the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has ordered a discreet investigation into the authenticity and circumstances surrounding the said report.”
He, therefore, said the command is already committed to establishing the true facts of the matter, and therefore, calls on individuals with credible and verifiable information to come forward and assist the police in the ongoing investigation.
He also advised members of the public to exercise caution and restraint in sharing unverified information, especially on sensitive matters that may cause panic, emotional distress, or misrepresentation of facts.
Daso added that the command remained dedicated to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of all citizens, it also warned that spreading false or misleading information is punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
“He assures residents of its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, promoting accountability, and ensuring that justice and truth prevail,” the statement added.
It is understood that the publication circulating on various social media platforms of a young woman who allegedly took her own life due to forced marriage in Gubio Local Government Area of the state.