Police Dismiss Kidnapping Scare at Abuja Primary School

On June 4, 2026, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command received a distress call at 10:30 AM regarding an alleged kidnapping at Phase 1 Primary School in Gbagalape, Abuja. The police described the incident as a false alarm following a thorough investigation and search operation.

The distress call prompted the deployment of officers from the Nyanya Division, who assessed the situation to ensure the safety of pupils and staff. Initial findings revealed that panic erupted among students, leading to shouts of "kidnap," which spread fear among teachers and the surrounding community.

The police cordoned off the school premises and conducted a comprehensive search, interviewing individuals in the area but found no evidence of a kidnapping, no suspects, and no identified victims. In response to the scare, several private schools in the neighboring Nasarawa State closed and sent pupils home until Monday as a precautionary measure.

The police urged the public to remain calm and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.