Lagos Police Tighten Security Over School Abduction Threat

The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security measures across the state following the circulation of a threatening notice alleging a planned attack and abduction of schoolchildren by bandits.

The notice, reportedly pasted at a school, sparked concern among parents and residents, raising fears of possible kidnapping attempts targeting educational institutions.

However, the Command said preliminary assessments showed no verified intelligence indicating an imminent attack in any part of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement, said Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, had ordered an immediate security review and directed the deployment of additional personnel 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 officers have been deployed in collaboration with other security agencies to prevent any attempt by criminal elements to infiltrate the state or threaten public safety.

The Command warned that kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups would not be allowed to operate in Lagos, stressing that anyone found engaging in activities capable of causing fear, panic or insecurity would face the full weight of the law.

The development comes amid growing concerns over incidents of school attacks and kidnappings reported in some parts of the country, prompting heightened vigilance among security agencies.

Meanwhile, CP Tijani Fatai, has urged residents to remain alert and promptly report suspicious movements, persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.

He assured the public that all necessary measures were in place to ensure the continued safety of schools, communities and critical infrastructure across the state. (Daily trust)