Police call for calm, clarify report of alleged kidnapping in Abuja school

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has clarified reports of an alleged kidnapping incident said to have occurred at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja.

NEWSCALL reports that there was chaos in the primary school on Thursday morning following the alleged presence of kidnappers.

At about 9:am, students were heard shouting “kidnappers” and running out of the school premises.

The development created panic among teachers and members of the community.

Reacting, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement that officers of the Command attached to Nyanya Division had received a distress call alleging an ongoing kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja.

She said upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Nyanya Division, immediately mobilized officers and surveillance teams to the scene.

“The school premises were cordoned off and thoroughly searched by responding officers.

“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.

“Additionally, surrounding hills, boundaries, and adjoining areas were patrolled and searched, while nearby schools were also visited as part of precautionary security measures,” she said.

The Command urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of creating unnecessary panic and tension within communities.