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Lagos State Police Command has moved to calm fears among residents following the circulation of a threatening notice alleging that bandits were planning to attack and abduct schoolchildren in parts of the state.
The Command said there is currently no credible intelligence suggesting any imminent attack on schools or communities in Lagos, urging parents, guardians and school authorities to remain calm while security agencies continue to monitor the situation.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Command acknowledged reports of a threat notice allegedly pasted at a school but stressed that investigations so far have not established any immediate danger.
“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,” the statement said.
According to the police, although every security concern is taken seriously, residents should avoid spreading panic or unverified information.
“While every security concern is treated with the utmost seriousness, members of the public are advised to remain calm and avoid panic,” the Command added.
To strengthen public confidence and ensure safety, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has directed an immediate assessment of the reported threat and ordered enhanced security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations in the state.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, 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,” the statement noted.
The Command further maintained that Lagos remains secure and warned that any attempt by criminal elements to create fear or undermine public peace would be met with decisive action.
“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.”
It added: “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.”
The police also called on residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies through the provision of timely and credible information.
“Security is a collective responsibility, and effective policing thrives on active partnership between the Police and members of the public,” the statement said.
Residents were urged to promptly report suspicious persons, objects, movements or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.
The Lagos State Police Command assured the public that all necessary measures are being implemented to safeguard lives and property across the state.
