The Lagos State Police Command has officially denied recent reports claiming that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were arrested in different parts of Lagos.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the report was completely false. He confirmed that the command immediately launched an investigation to verify the claims and found no evidence supporting them.
According to the statement, police teams visited trailer parks and communities mentioned in the report. Leaders, drivers, and residents in those areas confirmed they had neither seen nor heard of any Boko Haram-related arrests.
Additionally, surveillance detectives, the State Intelligence Department (SID), and other security units were deployed to verify the situation. The outcome remained the same—no arrests, no suspects.
Describing the report as “entirely false, malicious, and ill-intentioned,” the police accused the source of attempting to spread fear and confusion among the public.
The command urged residents of Lagos to disregard the story and go about their daily activities without panic. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring public safety.
The police also called on media outlets to verify information before publication, warning against the dangers of spreading false news that could cause public unrest.
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