Police Launch Manhunt For Fake News Publisher In Osun

The Osun State Police Command has ordered the arrest and prosecution of individuals behind the false information in circulation declaring one Najeem Oyewumi wanted over murder.

The report claimed that Oyewumi is wanted for the murder of one Wole from the Ife south council area of the state.

The Police also disclaimed the alleged unfounded press release, stating that it was made public by the unknown perpetrator.

The Command’s Spokesperson SP Opalola Yemisi Olawoyin who made the disclaimer in a statement on Friday said the press release did not emanate from the Police Command.

"The Police Command is urging the members of the public to disregard the press release in its totality.

"However, the Commissioner of Police has ordered discreet and intelligence led investigation to apprehend and prosecute the disgruntled element that made the release in order to serve as deterrence to others.

"Also, it is pertinent to warn unscrupulous persons to desist from such act of criminality which when investigated will definitely earn them serious punishment in accordance with extant laws."