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 agencies, have been deployed to prevent any attempt by criminal elements to disrupt public peace or infiltrate the state.
The Command also warned that kidnappers, bandits, and other criminal groups would not be allowed to operate in Lagos, stressing that anyone found engaging in acts capable of causing fear or insecurity would face the full weight of the law.
The development comes amid rising concerns over school attacks and kidnappings in some parts of the country, prompting increased vigilance by security agencies.
Meanwhile, CP Tijani Fatai urged residents to remain alert and report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest police station or through emergency hotlines.
He assured the public that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure the safety of schools, communities, and critical infrastructure across the state.
