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3mon agoSHARON MWENDERealtime
Fake police notice announcing Sh1m bounty on a terror suspect. /NPS/XThe National Police Service has issued a statement alerting the public about a fake document circulating on social media.
The counterfeit document, designed to appear as an official press statement from the NPS, falsely claims that the police have placed a Sh1,000,000 bounty on a suspect in connection with terrorism charges.
While the fake notice attempts to mimic the format and authority of a genuine police release, it has been disowned by the NPS, who have confirmed its inauthenticity.
"This press statement circulating on social media, purporting to be issued by the spokesperson of the National Police Service, is fake," NPS said on X.
The fabricated statement suggests that the police are urgently seeking information on an individual allegedly linked to terrorism-related offenses and offers a substantial financial reward for details leading to the arrest.
"We urgently appeal to all Kenyans and residents with credible information that could lead to the arrest and apprehension of the suspect to kindly report such details to the nearest police station."
The fake statement alleged that the wanted suspect is linked to a recent incident where police reportedly recovered ammunition from a house.
However, a large, red "FAKE" watermark prominently overlaid across the entire document posted on the official NPS X account serves as a clear indication that it is not legitimate.
The NPS has urged Kenyans to disregard this and any similar fake communications, emphasising that official announcements are made through their verified channels.
The fake statement comes in the wake of ongoing cases where several individuals have been arraigned and charged with terror-related offenses following protests that took place on June 25.
The developments have heightened public sensitivity to police communications regarding terrorism matters.
The NPS warning serves to prevent confusion and the spread of misinformation that could undermine investigations or cause unwarranted alarm.*
