Kogi State Govt. Denies Kidnapping at Kiri High School

The Kogi State Government has dismissed reports of a kidnapping at Kiri High School, Aiyetoro Kiri, in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area. Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), the state’s Security Adviser, called the circulating social media claims “false” and said the government is identifying those spreading the misinformation.

The rumours, originating from a Facebook post, alleged that armed bandits attacked the school on Wednesday morning, abducting students. The post also claimed that members of the Kiri Vigilante Group intervened, rescuing all students, but that the incident resulted in the deaths of a vigilante member and a resident.

Commander Omodara warned against fabricating stories that could cause panic, describing such actions as aiding criminal elements. He urged residents to disregard the false reports, assuring that security agencies remain vigilant and continue to monitor the state to prevent any breaches of peace.

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