The Ondo State Government has dismissed reports circulating on social media and messaging platforms alleging that a kidnapping incident occurred in a school within the Akure metropolis, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the government said there was no record of any kidnapping incident in any primary, secondary, or tertiary institution in the state capital.
The government stressed that all schools in Akure remain safe, fully operational, and are conducting academic activities without any disruption.
According to the statement, security agencies, including the Police, the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, and the Department of State Services (DSS), had verified the situation across school environments in the metropolis and confirmed that normalcy prevailed.
“The Ondo State Government categorically states that there is no record, report, or incident of kidnapping in any primary, secondary, or tertiary institution in Akure.
All schools in the state capital are safe, open, and conducting academic activities without disruption,” the statement said.
The government further noted that it had continued to work closely with school authorities, parents, and relevant security agencies to maintain stringent security measures aimed at protecting pupils, students, teachers, and other members of the school community.
While urging residents to remain calm, the government cautioned against the spread of unverified information capable of causing unnecessary panic and anxiety among parents and guardians.
It advised members of the public to verify security-related information through official channels and refrain from sharing rumours on social media.
The statement reaffirmed that the safety and security of schoolchildren and education personnel remain a top priority of the administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.
The government also encouraged anyone with genuine security concerns or credible information to promptly report such matters to the nearest police station or Amotekun post for immediate attention.
The reassurance comes amid growing concerns over security challenges in parts of the country, with authorities emphasizing the need for responsible information sharing to prevent the spread of false alarms.
