Lagos Police Dismiss Reports of Planned Bandit Attacks on Schools

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

The Lagos State Police Command has assured parents, guardians, school authorities, and all residents that there is presently no verified intelligence indicating any imminent threat of any attack within Lagos State.

The police gave the reaction while reacting to reports claiming a threat notice was pasted on the walls of a school alleging some bandits were planning to attack some schools in the state.

In a statement release, the commissioner of police, CP Tijani Fatai, said while every security concern is treated with the utmost seriousness, members of the public are advised to remain calm and avoid panic.

The police chief mentioned that he has directed immediate assessment of the situation and ordered watertight security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations within the State.

He mentioned that police personnel, in collaboration with other security agencies, have been deployed to ensure the safety of schools, critical infrastructure, and communities.

‘’The command wishes to emphasise that Lagos State remains secure and that every lawful measure is being taken to prevent criminal elements from infiltrating or operating within the state. The command will not tolerate any attempt by miscreants, bandits, kidnappers, or other criminal elements to threaten the peace and safety of residents. Any individual or group found engaging in acts capable of causing fear, panic, or insecurity will be decisively dealt with in accordance with the law.’’

He encouraged residents of the state to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.

‘’Security is a collective responsibility, and effective policing thrives on active partnership between the Police and members of the public. Members of the public are urged to promptly report any suspicious persons, objects, movements, or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.’’