The Lagos State Police Command has swiftly neutralised a security threat directed at two prominent private schools in Ikeja, following an intelligence-led operation personally coordinated by the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh.
The Command explained that at about 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, the Human Resources Manager and Chief Security Officer of the affected schools separately reported to the Ikeja Divisional Police Headquarters after receiving distress messages via WhatsApp from the same unidentified phone number.
Acting promptly on the reports, CP Jimoh immediately mobilised and led a combined team of police operatives to the school premises.
The team included specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear unit, the Rapid Response Squad, and other tactical formations for immediate assessment and security reinforcement.
It noted that a thorough and painstaking sweep of the school environment, including classrooms, offices, halls, playgrounds, and adjoining areas, was carried out to rule out the presence of improvised explosive devices or other hazardous materials.
No explosive or suspicious items were found, and the schools were subsequently declared safe for academic and administrative activities.
The Commissioner of Police has ordered an intensified investigation to trace and apprehend the sender or senders of the threat messages, with a view to bringing them to justice.
Meanwhile, combined teams of police personnel have been deployed on a permanent basis to the affected schools to ensure round-the-clock security for students, staff, and facilities.
The Lagos State Police Command has assured parents, guardians, school authorities, and residents of its continued commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
Members of the public are also urged to remain calm, vigilant, and promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers.