Panic spreads through schools in Minna, Niger State, after rumours circulate about an alleged bandit attack. According to reports, students and school communities react by fleeing and creating disruption in the school areas. The reports describe the situation as tense, with heightened anxiety despite the absence of confirmed details about any attack.
Niger State Police officials respond publicly to address the rumours. They state that there is no confirmed attack and that the reports are unverified. Police urge residents, parents, and school authorities to remain calm and avoid actions that could endanger students or cause further disorder.
The incident highlights how quickly unconfirmed security information can affect public behaviour in areas affected by insurgency and banditry. As police call for calm, the immediate focus remains on restoring normal school activities and ensuring that misinformation does not continue to drive panic.
