The Nasarawa State Police Command has dismissed a viral report alleging the abduction of two pupils from St Peter’s Academy in the Rukubi area of the state.
The Command disclosed this in a statement on Friday, signed by its image maker, Mr Ramhan Nansel, for the Commissioner of Police, Mr Shetima Mohammed.
It said that the report claiming that kidnappers invaded the school in the Doma Local Government Area and abducted two pupils was “false and not reflective of the true state of affairs”.
“On 21/11/2025 at about 1000hrs, an unverified report filtered in alleging that two pupils of St. Peter’s Academy were abducted while engaging in sporting activities on the school field.
“In response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, promptly deployed a combined team of Police operatives and military personnel stationed within the general area to the scene.
“Upon arrival, it was discovered that the pupils had sighted some hunters carrying Dane guns and, out of fear, fled, mistaking them for kidnappers. The area was thoroughly combed, and normalcy was immediately restored,” the statement read.
Backing up the police communication, the school’s proprietor also confirmed that the claim was false.
The Command urged the public to disregard the rumour and advised journalists to verify information “before publication in order to avoid misleading the public.”
The development comes amid growing concerns over the spate of attacks and abductions by bandits in the country.
In Niger State, gunmen attacked St Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri on Friday, kidnapping an undisclosed number of students. The state’s police command said it has deployed personnel to find the kidnapped students.
On Tuesday, at least 30 worshippers were taken during an attack on a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, which also left three people dead. The bandits have since demanded N100 million for each of the abducted worshippers.
In Kebbi State, gunmen abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town early on Monday.