Police debunk school attack in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked reports of an alleged kidnap incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape community, Abuja.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Adeh explained that officers of the command attached to Nyanya Division, at about 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, received a distress call alleging an ongoing kidnapping incident at the school.

Adeh stated that on receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) immediately mobilised officers and surveillance teams to the scene.

She added that preliminary investigations revealed that the pupils suddenly started shouting “kidnappers” and running out of the school premises, creating panic among teachers and members of the community.

The police spokesperson said: “Consequently, the school premises was cordoned off and thoroughly searched by responding officers.

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“Following extensive search and questioning of persons within and around the school premises, no kidnapping incident was established, no suspect was sighted, and no victim was identified.

“Surrounding hills, boundaries, and adjoining areas were patrolled and searched, while nearby schools were also visited as part of precautionary security measures, yet no evidence of kidnappers.”

Adeh therefore urged Nigerians to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information, capable of creating unnecessary panic and tension within communities.

She enjoined the residents of Abuja to promptly report suspicious activities or emergencies to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines.