The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral social media message alleging that bandits attacked Summit University in Offa, killing and abducting students and lecturers.
In an official press release issued on March 31, 2026, the Command described the report as “entirely false, baseless, and deliberately fabricated,” stressing that no such incident occurred either at the university or anywhere within Offa Local Government Area.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi anipr, the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, reassured residents that Offa and surrounding communities remain calm and secure. According to the statement, the area is under effective policing surveillance, with adequate security deployments already in place.
The Command emphasized that there is no threat to lives or property, contrary to what was portrayed in the widely circulated message.
The police authority issued a strong warning against the creation and dissemination of unverified security information, noting that such actions could incite unnecessary panic, disrupt public order, and divert attention from genuine security operations.
It further cautioned that individuals or groups found responsible for fabricating or spreading false security alerts would be identified, investigated, and prosecuted in line with the law.
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Residents have been urged to disregard the misleading report and rely solely on verified information from credible and official sources when it comes to security matters.
The police also called on the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and cooperative with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence to support ongoing efforts to maintain peace across the state.
