Nigerian Mother Shares Children Running Home Due to Bandit Reports in Kogi, Police Debunk Rumors
A Nigerian mother in Kogi revealed that her children ran back home from school over alleged reports of bandits in town, leading to the school being shut down. However, the Kogi State Police Command clarified that bandits did not invade the area, warning against spreading fake news.
Meanwhile, other incidents, including a report of a nurse student hearing gunshots and seeing a dead body outside a church, have caused online reactions. The police have urged the public to desist from spreading rumors to prevent unnecessary fear and panic in the state.
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