The Police in Anambra State have described as fake news, reports that the kidnapped native doctor, Chinedu Nwangwu aka Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, has been released.
The native doctor was kidnapped on Sunday night in his hotel – Triple P – in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area.
Two of his security aides were shot dead, while he was whisked away by the kidnappers.
Meanwhile, some of his fans on social media have started circulating rumours that he has been released. Yet some claimed that he invoked his mysterious power of disappearance to regain his freedom.
Some posted a video of him advertising his powers, saying that his charms and powers could help anyone capture even a gun wielding man with bare hands.
Those who shared the video were using it to support the rumour that he had returned unharmed.
Another source said the man turned into a lion and scared the kidnappers, who quickly abandoned him.
A source on Facebook, with the name Mgbadike announced his safe return, posting a video of him being welcomed by some youths, while he sprayed money in the air.
Checks on the videos have however shown that they are all old videos, which the young native doctor had posted on his Facebook handle previously.
As at Monday night, the spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said there was no news of the return of the native doctor yet.
“I don’t have such information before me.”