Panic grips Lagos schools as authorities debunk bandit invasion claims

Ripplesnigeria | 02-06-2026 09:08am |

Panic ensued in various schools across Lagos State on Monday following unverified reports of a potential bandit attack, particularly in the Eleko and Imota areas. The rumors prompted numerous parents to hastily withdraw their children from educational institutions, resulting in significant disruptions to the school day. In response to the escalating fear, state authorities swiftly intervened to clarify that there was no evidence to support the claims of an invasion, aiming to reassure the public and restore calm within the affected communities.

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