By Joe Udo
MAIDUGURI (CONVERSEER) – A false alarm raised late Monday night by students of Government Girls College Maiduguri, Borno State caused widespread panic after claims circulated that unknown gunmen had invaded the school’s hostel.
Borno state government and security operatives swiftly intervened, confirming that no gunmen were present and that the alarm was unfounded.
Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Lawan Abba Wakilbe, confirmed that the situation was a false alarm and urged students, parents, and the public to remain calm, assuring that strengthened security measures have now been put in place across the school.
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Similarly, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, ASP Kenneth Nahum Daso, corroborated the Commissioner’s statement, emphasising that officers have been deployed to the school premises to maintain peace and prevent a recurrence.
Normalcy has since returned to the school environment. Authorities commend the swift response of security personnel and urge students to always verify information.
