Lagos State Police have refuted widely circulated reports claiming the recent death of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khan Salihu was the result of a kidnapping. The police command has labeled the claims as false and urged the public to disregard the misinformation. DCP Salihu’s death was previously reported, but details surrounding the circumstances were initially unclear, fueling speculation. Authorities have not released specific details regarding the cause of death, only stating they are investigating. The police statement aims to quell public anxiety and correct the narrative circulating online and through social media. This denial follows a viral spread of the kidnapping allegation, prompting the official police response to clarify the situation.