The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bandit attack on schools in the state, assuring residents that there is no credible intelligence indicating any imminent threat to students or educational institutions.
The reassurance followed the circulation of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school, claiming that bandits planned to invade the state and abduct schoolchildren.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Abimbola Adebisi, said the command had assessed the situation and found no verified intelligence suggesting an impending attack anywhere in the state.
“The Lagos State Police Command has seen reports of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school, claiming that bandits intend to attack and abduct school children. The Command wishes to reassure parents, guardians, school authorities, and all residents that there is presently no verified intelligence indicating any imminent threat of such an attack within Lagos State,” Adebisi said.
She added that while the police take every security concern seriously, residents should avoid panic and continue their lawful activities.
“While every security concern is treated with the utmost seriousness, members of the public are advised to remain calm and avoid panic,” she stated.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has ordered an immediate assessment of the reports and directed the implementation of enhanced security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations in the state.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed immediate assessment of the situation and ordered watertight security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations within the state. Police personnel, in collaboration with other security agencies, have been deployed to ensure the safety of schools, critical infrastructure and communities,” Adebisi said.
The police spokesperson reiterated that Lagos remains secure and that security agencies are fully prepared to prevent any criminal group from threatening public safety.
“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.”
She warned that the police would not tolerate attempts by individuals or groups to spread fear or undermine public peace.
“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,” she said.
Adebisi urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information, noting that public cooperation remains critical to effective policing.
“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.”
She assured residents that the Command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
“The public is once again assured that all hands are on deck to ensure the continued safety, security and well-being of every resident of Lagos State,” Adebisi added.
