The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a social media report alleging that armed herdsmen attacked a school in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the police clarified that no such incident occurred in any school within Ezeagu or anywhere else in Enugu State.
Ndukwe explained that following immediate security checks, intelligence gathering, operational responses, and discreet investigations, authorities confirmed that the claim was entirely fabricated.
He added that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for originating and spreading the false information, stressing that they will be prosecuted once arrested.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has also directed tactical and intelligence units to intensify investigations to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, as well as maintaining peace and order across schools and communities in Enugu State.
The CP urged residents to disregard the report, remain calm, and continue to be security conscious while promptly reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or relevant security agency.
The Command also released emergency contact numbers for the public: 08032003702, 08086671202, 112, 09134666668, and 09134448093.
