Several schools in Nyanya, Abuja, and Mararaba, Nasarawa State, suspended academic activities on Thursday following unverified reports of a security threat. Parents in Mararaba's Aso A and B areas pulled their children from schools after rumors spread of a possible attack on a school in Nyanya by suspected bandits. Among the affected institutions were Henjodan Primary and Secondary School and Merit Gate Scholar Academy, both located near each other in Aso B.
Students at Henjodan were directed to leave the premises by the principal after information circulated about an incident in Nyanya. One student told LEADERSHIP, "There was information that something happened in Nyanya and we were asked to go home." Parents arrived in large numbers to pick up their children, creating a rush at school gates.
Despite the closures and panic, no official confirmation of an attack or abduction was issued by the end of the day. The police denied reports that children had been kidnapped in Nyanya and said more information would be shared later. Attempts to reach school authorities and security agencies for further comment were unsuccessful.
The closure of schools in Nyanya and Mararaba was based solely on unverified rumors, yet parents and administrators reacted as if an attack had occurred. The police denial of any kidnapping came only after disruption had already spread across multiple schools. This shows how quickly fear can override official communication in the absence of real-time updates. Parents in Aso B and Nyanya were left to make urgent decisions without confirmed information from authorities.
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