“No school attacks in Niger”—Police clarifies, begins investigation to identify fake news peddlers

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

In a statement, the state PRO, SP Wasiu Abiodun said the command visited all the schools mentioned in these areas and no such attack occurred 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.

The statement also added that 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 statement reads.