The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips had earlier directed DPOs to work closely with school administrators in line with school protection initiatives and police visibility patrols are ensured around the schools for safety of students, staff and the community.

The Niger State Police Command has  responded to reports  alleging that schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata areas were attacked by hoodlums.

A statement from SP Wasiu Abiodun, Police PRO, Niger State Command said: “The Command hereby states categorically that, having visited all the schools mentioned in these areas, no such attack occurred in any school within the State.”

The statement said: “The Police Command urges members of the public to disregard this false information which is suspected to have originated from mischief makers to cause panic and fear in the public and school environment.

“However, intelligence investigation has commenced to unravel the source of the false report, identify and arrest the mischief makers.

“The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips had earlier directed DPOs to work closely with school administrators in line with school protection initiatives and police visibility patrols are ensured around the schools for safety of students, staff and the community.”

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SP Wasiu Abiodun
Police PRO
Niger State Command

10th June, 2026.