Ondo State Government has debunked rumoured abductions of school pupils and students in Akure the state capital.
Like bushfire, rumours had spread in the state capital on Wednesday that bandits had invaded some Akure schools, and were kidnapping pupils and students, following which concerned parents rushed to schools, in anxiety for their children’s safety.
Government, in a statement by the spokesman to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan,said:
“The Ondo State Government has become aware of false reports circulating on social media and messaging platforms alleging an incident of kidnapping in a school within Akure metropolis.
“The Government categorically states that there is no record, report, or incident of kidnapping in any primary, secondary, or tertiary institution in Akure. All schools in the state capital are safe, open, and conducting academic activities without disruption.
“Security agencies, including the Police, Amotekun Corps, and DSS, have verified all school environments in Akure and confirmed normalcy. The Government, in collaboration with school authorities and parents, has maintained strict security protocols across all schools to ensure the safety of pupils and students at all times.
“We urge members of the public, especially parents and guardians, to disregard the fake news and refrain from sharing unverified information that is capable of causing panic and anxiety.
“The safety of our children and teachers remains a top priority for the Aiyedatiwa administration. We encourage anyone with genuine security concerns to report directly to the nearest police or Amotekun station/post.”.
