By HAMZA SULEIMAN

The Police in Borno State has begun investigation into the alleged suicide of a young lady who was reported to have been forced into a marital union.

The girl allegedly ended her life after being forced to marry her father’s friend in Gubio Local Government Area of the State.

The spokesman of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said this in a statement on Monday in Maiduguri.

He quoted the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, as directing for a discreet investigation to verify the authenticity and circumstances surrounding the incident.

Daso assured that the command would establish the facts, and urged members of the public with credible and verifiable information to assist the police in their investigation.

“The public is further advised to exercise caution and restraint in sharing unverified information, especially on sensitive matters that may cause panic, emotional distress, or misrepresentation of facts,” he said.

While reiterating commitment to protect the rights, safety and dignity of all citizens in ensuring justice and truth prevail, Daso warned that spreading false or misleading information is punishable under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015. (NAN)