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'No Credible Threat' — Police Dismiss School Attack Fears in Lagos - Latest News In Nigeria, Nigeria News Today, Your Online Nigerian Newspaper
'No Credible Threat' — Police Dismiss School Attack Fears in Lagos - Latest News In Nigeria, Nigeria News Today, Your Online Nigerian Newspaper
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed circulating fears of an impending bandit attack on schools, stating there is no credible intelligence to support such threats.
In a statement on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the police are aware of a threat notice allegedly pasted in a school claiming bandits planned to attack and abduct schoolchildren.
The Command urged parents, guardians, school authorities, and residents to remain calm, emphasising that there is currently no verified intelligence indicating any imminent attack in the state.
Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, has directed an immediate assessment of the situation and ordered enhanced security deployment around schools and other strategic locations across Lagos.
“While every security concern is treated seriously, members of the public are advised to remain calm and avoid panic,” the statement said.
Police confirmed that operatives, working with other security agencies, have been deployed to safeguard schools, critical infrastr…
Lagos Police React to School Attack Threat Notice Circulating Online ...
Lagos Police React to School Attack Threat Notice Circulating Online ...
The Lagos Police Command has dismissed claims of an imminent school attack threat circulating online
The Command has stated that no verified intelligence supports reports of kidnapping threats in Lagos
Security operatives have been deployed across schools and key locations as preventive measures
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Lagos state
Police Command has moved to calm rising concern over a reported threat notice allegedly pasted at a school. The notice had warned of a possible attack and kidnapping of schoolchildren.
Lagos police move to calm fears after viral school attack alert spreads across schools and communities in the state. Photo: LagosPoliceNG
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Reacting in a statement shared on its official X handle on Monday, June 8, the Lagos State Police Command said it had taken notice of the viral alert but found no evidence backing the claim.
According to the police, there is “presently no verified intelligence indicating any imminent threat of such an attack within Lagos State.”
The statement was aimed at reassuring parents, school authorities, and residents who had…
Police dismiss rumoured attacks on schools
Police dismiss rumoured attacks on schools
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Panic in Lagos as police react to school attack threat, deploy security - Daily Post Nigeria
Panic in Lagos as police react to school attack threat, deploy security - Daily Post Nigeria
The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents that there is no verified intelligence indicating an imminent bandit attack on any school in the state following reports of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school warning of a planned abduction of pupils.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on June 8, 2026.
According to the statement, the Command became aware of reports circulating about a notice allegedly threatening an attack on a school and immediately initiated measures to assess the situation.
The police said there was currently no confirmed intelligence suggesting that any bandit group was planning an attack within Lagos State but assured residents that all security concerns were being treated seriously.
The statement noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, had ordered an immediate assessment of the situation and directed the deployment of enhanced security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations in the state.
Police personnel, working alongs…
Nigeria: Police Dismiss 'Bandit Invasion' Rumours in Lagos
Nigeria: Police Dismiss 'Bandit Invasion' Rumours in Lagos
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Police Command has issued an urgent rebuttal to viral social media posts claiming that armed bandits have invaded several communities, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, targeting schools and children.
Police dismiss alleged bandit attack threat on Lagos schools
Police dismiss alleged bandit attack threat on Lagos schools
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Nigeria: Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Threat, Heighten Security
Nigeria: Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Threat, Heighten Security
The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents, parents, guardians and school authorities that there is no verified intelligence indicating any imminent attack on schools in the state, following reports of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school warning of a planned bandit attack and abduction of pupils.
The Command, however, said it has heightened security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations in the state to forestall any security breach and ensure the safety of residents.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the police urged members of the public not to panic, stressing that all security concerns were being treated with the seriousness they deserve.
According to the statement, the Command had become aware of reports concerning a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school, claiming that bandits intended to attack and abduct school children.
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The statement read: "The Lagos State Police Command has seen reports of a threatening not…
Lagos Police Tighten Security Over Threat of Planned School Abduction ...
Lagos Police Tighten Security Over Threat of Planned School Abduction ...
The Lagos State Police Command has stepped up security across the state following the circulation of a threatening notice alleging a planned attack and abduction of schoolchildren by bandits.
The notice, reportedly posted within a school environment, caused concern among parents and residents, sparking fears of a possible kidnapping attempt targeting educational institutions.
However, the Command said preliminary investigations revealed no credible or verified intelligence suggesting any imminent attack in any part of Lagos State.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement, said the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, had ordered an immediate security review and directed the deployment of additional officers to schools, strategic locations, and vulnerable communities as a precautionary measure.
“The Command wishes to reassure parents, guardians, school authorities and residents that there is presently no verified intelligence indicating any imminent threat of such an attack within Lagos State,” Adebisi said.
She added that police operatives, in collaboration with other security ag…
Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Rumours, Assure Residents of ...
Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Rumours, Assure Residents of ...
Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Rumours, Assure Residents of Enhanced Security Across Educational Institutions
The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents, parents, and school administrators that there is no credible intelligence indicating any planned attack on schools across the state, dismissing growing concerns triggered by circulating rumours on social media and other informal channels.
In a statement issued by the command, police authorities emphasized that security agencies have not identified any verified threat targeting educational institutions in Lagos. The command urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information capable of creating unnecessary panic among residents.
According to the police, proactive security measures have already been strengthened around schools and other critical public facilities as part of routine efforts to safeguard lives and property. The command noted that officers have been deployed strategically across key locations, while intelligence-gathering operations continue to monitor and assess any emerging security concerns.
The reassuranc…
Nigeria: Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Threat, Heighten Security
Nigeria: Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Threat, Heighten Security
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents, parents, guardians and school authorities that there is no verified intelligence indicating any imminent attack on schools in the state, following reports of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school warning of a planned bandit attack and abduction of pupils.
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3×cross-perspective · 2The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports of an imminent bandit attack on schools in Lagos State.
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allafrica“The Lagos State Police Command has reassured residents, parents, guardians and school authorities that there is no verified intelligence indicating any imminent attack on schools in the state, following reports of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school warning of a planned bandit attack and abduction of pupils.”
nigerianeye.com“The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed circulating fears of an impending bandit attack on schools, stating there is no credible intelligence to support such threats.”
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The Lagos State Police Command has ordered enhanced security deployment around schools and other strategic locations across Lagos.
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“reassured residents, parents, guardians and school authorities”
→ The Lagos State Police Command communicated to the public that there is no verified intelligence of an imminent attack.
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“dismissed circulating fears”
→ The Lagos State Police Command rejected public concerns about an imminent attack.
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“no credible intelligence”
→ The Lagos State Police Command stated there is no verified intelligence of an imminent attack.
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“avoid panic”
→ The Lagos State Police Command advised the public not to panic.
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“alleged bandit attack threat”
→ The Lagos State Police Command addressed a reported threat that was not confirmed.