๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฏ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ฐ-๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ-๐ข๐น๐ฑ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ผ๐ – Police
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports claiming that armed bandits have invaded communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oko-Afo and other parts of Lagos State, describing the security alerts as false and misleading.
In a press statement e-signed and released on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said there is currently no security crisis, invasion, or coordinated attack on any school or community in the affected areas.
According to the police, the false reports were deliberately circulated to create fear and panic among residents. The command assured the public that schools across the state remain safe, while security agencies continue to maintain adequate surveillance and security presence in all communities.
The police, however, revealed that the misinformation had already resulted in a tragic loss of life. A 24-year-old commercial motorcyclist, identified as Kulaha Ayuba, was allegedly attacked and killed after being falsely accused of being a Fulani bandit.
The command said some youths, acting on unverified information about a supposed bandit invasion, assaulted the victim. His motorcycle was reportedly stolen, while his body was later discovered in a swamp within the community.
Police said fifteen suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently under investigation.
The command warned that anyone found responsible for originating or spreading false information capable of causing public disorder, ethnic tension, or violence would be investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, advising them to verify security information through official channels and report suspicious activities to the police.
The development comes as local authorities in Ibeju-Lekki and Imota have also reassured residents that their communities remain peaceful and secure despite the circulation of viral videos and reports alleging bandit attacks.
