By our Correspondent
The Imo State Police Command has expressed strong concerns over a viral social media publication alleging that its Anti-Kidnapping Unit, popularly known as “Tiger Base,” is involved in torture, organ trafficking, and extrajudicial killings. The Command firmly described the allegations as false, baseless, deliberately crafted to mislead the public.
A Press release from the Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Police, DSP Henry Okoye said that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (Tiger Base) is a duly established tactical unit of the Nigeria Police Force, mandated to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and other violent crimes. It is not an illegal detention facility, as all suspects handled by the unit are treated in accordance with the law.
The Command noted that Tiger Base has successfully dismantled several notorious kidnapping and armed robbery networks, contributing significantly to the improved peace and security currently enjoyed across the state.
The spokesperson emphasized that there is no credible evidence to support the allegations of torture, organ harvesting, or extrajudicial killings. He affirmed that the allegations are part of a coordinated smear campaign by criminal elements adversely affected by ongoing security operations.
The Command also condemned attempts to introduce ethnic sentiment into routine policing by targeting the Officer-in-Charge, stressing that the Nigeria Police Force is a national institution whose officers serve across all regions without bias.
Tiger Base, it added, operates in partnership with other security agencies and community policing structures, ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations.
It’s on record also that the Tiger Base unit and other tactical units including DSS, Army and the Civil Defense are working tirelessly
