By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja, describing the alarm as false.
The Command disclosed that officers attached to the Nyanya Division responded to a distress call on Thursday morning following reports of an ongoing kidnapping at the school.
However, preliminary investigations revealed that students had suddenly raised an alarm by shouting “kidnappers” and running out of the school premises, causing panic among teachers and members of the community.
Police operatives immediately secured and searched the school and its surroundings but found no evidence of any kidnapping. No suspect was sighted and no victim was identified.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, surrounding hills, boundaries, adjoining areas, and nearby schools were also searched as part of precautionary measures.
The Command urged residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information capable of creating unnecessary panic and tension.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, reiterated the need for residents to promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies through the nearest police station or the Command’s emergency lines.
The Police Command assured residents of its commitment to maintaining security across the Federal Capital Territory.
