The Nasarawa State Police Command has refuted a viral alert claiming that two students from St. Peter’s Academy in Rukubi, located in the Doma local government area, were kidnapped on Thursday.

As reported by Zagazola Makama, security personnel who were dispatched to the school later found that the students had fled upon seeing hunters carrying dane guns, mistakenly believing they were kidnappers. The school's proprietor also confirmed that the alarm was raised in error and that no abduction took place.

Police spokesperson Sp Ramhan Nansel urged residents to disregard the rumor. He also encouraged media organizations to verify sensitive information before publication to avoid causing unnecessary panic. Security officials have stated that the area continues to be monitored closely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the viral alert about?

The alert falsely claimed that two pupils from St. Peter’s Academy were abducted, which has been dismissed by the police.

What caused the confusion at the school?

The pupils ran away after mistaking hunters carrying dane guns for kidnappers, leading to the erroneous alert.

What did the police advise the public?

The police advised residents to ignore the rumor and urged media organizations to verify information before publishing.

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