The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed a viral claim alleging that nearly all young people living around Nyanya, Mararaba, Karu and neighbouring communities had sold their kidneys for money.
The alarming claim circulated on social media after a Facebook user, Labran Abu Labco, alleged that police authorities had confirmed widespread kidney sales among youths in the affected areas.
The post further alleged that an individual operating from Mararaba was buying human kidneys from young residents.
But the FCT Police Command on Wednesday said no such report had ever been received or confirmed by the command.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the purported confirmation attributed to the police was false.
The command has “neither received nor confirmed any report of such nature,” Adeh said.
She added that “no statement or communication to that effect has emanated from the Command.”
Police consequently urged residents to disregard the viral publication, warning against the circulation of unverified claims capable of creating fear and panic.
The command, however, said allegations involving human organ trafficking should be treated seriously and encouraged anyone with credible information to approach the nearest police station.
It urged members of the public with information concerning suspected organ trafficking or other security threats to promptly report to law-enforcement authorities.
The police clarification comes amid growing circulation of the claim online, particularly among residents of communities along the Abuja-Nasarawa corridor.
