Lagos police dismiss bandit threat notice at school, deploy security across state

By Faheem Lawal

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a threat notice allegedly pasted at a school gate claiming that bandits were planning to attack and abduct schoolchildren.

The command assured parents and residents that there is no verified intelligence indicating any imminent threat of such an attack within the state.

In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command explained that while every security concern is treated with the utmost seriousness, members of the public should remain calm and avoid panic.

“Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, has directed an immediate assessment of the situation and ordered watertight security 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 CP warned that 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 stressed that the command will not tolerate any attempt by miscreants, bandits, or kidnappers to threaten the peace and safety of residents.”

Residents were urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, objects, movements, or activities to the nearest police station.