- The Imo state Police Command has cleared Apostle Love Judah of any wrong doing following scathing allegations made against him on social media
- The Police said they have conducted a thorough investigation and have been able to ascertain that the religious leader is innocent
- The law enforcement agency called on Nigerians to disregard the report, labelling it as an attempt to assassinate the character of the pastor
Authorities have made public their resolve after conducting a careful investigation into an allegation levelled against Apostle Love Judah, the founder and lead pastor of Truth Assembly International Church.
The religious leader was accused of fetish acts, especially of burying human parts beneath the entrance of his church.
The claim went viral on social media platforms and gained huge attention among Nigerians, which prompted the Police to launch an active investigation to find the root of the matter.
In a press release signed by ASP Henry Okoye, the state's Police Public Relations Officer, dated May 19 and made available to Legit.ng, the para-military security outfit brandished the claims as "malicious" and "misleading"
The statement read in part:
"After conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations, the Command unequivocally wishes to inform the general public, particularly the residents of Imo state that the purported allegations contained in the viral publication are entirely false, malicious and misleading"The statement established that the reports were targeted to tarnish the subject's name, which violates the state's Criminal Act.
The Police further announced that an intense manhunt had been launched to nab the purveyor of the information.
The statement mentioned one "Anonymous Groups" on Facebook as the platform where the news originated from.
The Police urged the public to always verify all information on social media before believing or sharing, as many ill-minded individuals have been taking advantage of the space to perpetrate heinous acts.
PSC Releases List of 10,000 Successful Applicants
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the successful recruitment of 10,000 applicants into the Nigeria Police Force.
The rigorous selection process involved multiple stages including online applications, physical screenings, computer-based tests, and medical evaluations.
PSC Chairman Dr. Solomon Arase emphasised the commitment to building a competent and reliable police force, reflecting integrity and transparency.
Source: Legit.ng