Laoag City police says kidnapping reports are ‘fake news’

By Dominic B. dela Cruz

Staff reporter

Laoag City—Police Chief Supt. Dominic Guerrero warned the public against believing several attempted kidnapping reports posted on social media recently.

He dubbed such social media posts as “fake news”.

He said all the alleged kidnapping reports are unverified and no alleged victim has reported such to the police.

In view of this, Mr. Guerrero appealed to the public to be more vigilant on the veracity of information and not to disinform and misinform anyone so as not to create panic and anxiety among citizens.

He vowed that the Laoag police will always be on top of these issues and matters specially for the safety and security of everyone in the city of Laoag.

Relative to this, the Laoag police issued anti kidnapping tips in order to avoid this kind of reports and these are: avoid same routines; screen and choose your personal staff; make friends with neighbors; secure your home; keep emergency numbers accessible; check house surroundings before leaving; avoid walking alone in isolated and dark areas; do not talk to strangers and avoid conspicuous and luxurious lifestyle like wearing expensive jewelries or displaying expensive gadgets.

The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) issued a press release also appealing to the public not to believe in such rumors that emanates from social media.

It stressed that Ilocos Norte is “generally peaceful with no reported incidents like kidnapping targeting students”.

The two police offices also asked anyone to immediately report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or call emergency hotline “911”.

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