From Charles Olewezi

The Niger State Police Command has responded to the false and misleading report circulating in public space, alleging that schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata areas were attacked by hoodlums.

The Command in a press statement signed by SP Wasiu Abiodun,

Niger State Police PRO,

noted that, “having visited all the schools mentioned in these areas, no such attack occurred in any school within the State.

“The Police Command urges members of the public to disregard this false information which is suspected to have originated from mischief makers to cause panic and fear in the public and school environment.

“However, intelligence investigation has commenced to unravel the source of the false report, identify and arrest the mischief makers. The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips had earlier directed DPOs to work closely with school administrators in line with school protection initiatives and police visibility patrols are ensured around the schools for safety of students, staff and the community.”

The command assured the public that the state is safe and that people should go about their normal daily activities without fear. The Command also released contact telephone numbers in case of any suspicious gathering or movement in any area within the state :

0703 196 4389

0803 223 3454

0916 880 2621