Nigeria: Police Dismiss 'Bandit Invasion' Rumours in Lagos
Police said 15 suspects were arrested after false bandit alerts sparked panic and a mob killed a 24-year-old motorcyclist.
- On Monday, The Lagos State Police Command rejected viral social media rumors claiming armed bandits invaded communities including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, labelling the alerts as "false, misleading, and unfounded."
- Tragically, the false alarm incited a mob to fatally assault 24-year-old commercial motorcyclist Kulaha Ayuba, whom assailants wrongly identified as a "Fulani bandit."
- Following swift intervention by security operatives, fifteen suspects were arrested in connection with the killing, and The Command assured the public that all those found culpable will face the full weight of the law.
- The Commissioner Fatai Tijani urged Lagosians to remain calm and report suspicious activities through official channels, warning that individuals found circulating false, inciting information will be investigated and prosecuted.
- Authorities maintain that schools across Lagos remain safe, with adequate security presence and surveillance in place, as The Command reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state.
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Lagos police deny Lagos bandit invasion claims, arrest 15 over lynching of motorcycle rider
The command said the rumours, which have circulated widely on social media alongside graphic images and videos, are unfounded and designed to create fear and panic among residents. The post Lagos police deny Lagos bandit invasion claims, arrest 15 over lynching of motorcycle rider appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: Police Dismiss 'Bandit Invasion' Rumours in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has issued an urgent rebuttal to viral social media posts claiming that armed bandits have invaded several communities, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, targeting schools and children.
Nigeria: Police dismisses rumours of bandit invasion in Lagos
WorldStage– The Police command in Lagos State has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports alleging that armed bandits invaded communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo and other parts of the state. The command said the viral posts were unfounded and intended to create fear, panic and anxiety among residents. Police Public Relations Officer, SP […]
Lagos Police Debunk Viral Bandit Scare as False Alarm Claims Innocent Rider’s Life
Matilda Omonaiye/ The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media alert claiming that bandits had invaded communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo and other parts of the state, warning that the fake report has already led to the tragic death of an innocent resident. In a statement issued on […] Source Related posts: Internal Security Dynamics and the Imperative of a New Policing Thought in Nigeria Po…
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