The Police Command in Nasarawa State has debunked the information making the rounds that two pupils of St. Peter’s Academic Rukubi in Doma Local Government Area (LGA) were kidnapped.
SP Rahman Nansel, the Command’s spokesman, debunked the rumour in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Lafia.
According to Nansel, attention of the command was drawn to a report circulating across social media platforms and some news outlets alleging that kidnappers invaded a school in Doma and abducted two pupils.
“The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the report is false and does not reflect the true state of affairs,” he said.
Nansel explained that at about 10:00 a.m. on Friday, the command received the report of the alleged abduction of two pupils of St. Peter’s Academy during sporting activities on the school field.
“In response, the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, promptly deployed a combined team of Police operatives in collaboration with military personnel to the area.
“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,” he said.
The Police spokesman further stated that the school’s proprietor had confirmed to the police that it was a case of false alarm.
He noted that the team would continue to monitor the area closely to forestall any breach of security.
Nansel, therefore, urged members of the public to disregard the circulated report as a mere rumour unworthy of publication as factual news.
He also urged newsmen and media outlets to always verify information concerning security in the state before publication, to avoid misleading the public.
