The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents, parents and school authorities that there is no verified intelligence suggesting any planned attack or abduction of schoolchildren by bandits in the state.

The reassurance followed the circulation of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school, claiming that bandits intended to attack and abduct pupils.

In response to the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, directed the immediate deployment of strengthened security measures across the affected area and other strategic locations in Lagos.

Police personnel, alongside other security agencies, have been mobilised to protect schools, critical infrastructure and communities across the state.

Speaking on the situation, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said investigations and security assessments carried out by the Command found no credible intelligence pointing to any imminent threat.

According to her, while the police treat every security concern seriously, residents should remain calm and avoid panic.

“The Commissioner of Police has directed an immediate assessment of the situation and strengthened security architecture around vulnerable and strategic locations across the state,” she said.

Adebisi emphasised that Lagos remains secure and that security agencies are taking all lawful measures to prevent criminal elements from operating within the state.

She also warned that the Command would not tolerate attempts by miscreants, kidnappers or bandits to create fear or insecurity among residents.

“The Command will not tolerate any attempt by miscreants, bandits, kidnappers or other criminal elements to threaten the peace and safety of residents. 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,” she added.

The police spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.

She advised members of the public to promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.

Adebisi reiterated that all security agencies in the state remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of Lagos residents.