Students flee Niger schools after bandit attack rumours
Schoolchildren in Minna, the capital of Niger State, left their schools in panic after rumours spread about a possible bandit invasion. Parents, including Chinenye Nwadike and Isah Usman, rushed to ensure their children's safety, with some calling for schools to close temporarily. A principal of a Catholic school reported receiving numerous calls from worried parents. The police, represented by spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun, assured the public that no attacks had occurred.
What happened
- Pupils in Minna hurriedly left school before closing time due to fears of a bandit attack.
- Parents contacted school principals and rushed to pick up their children amid the panic.
- Chinenye Nwadike and Isah Usman expressed concerns about the safety of their children and called for school closures.
- The police, through Wasiu Abiodun, stated that no attacks had taken place in the mentioned areas and urged the public to ignore the rumours.
- The police have begun investigating the source of the false reports and increased patrols around schools for added security.
