The Imota Local Council Development Area and management of GBEDU 100.1FM have reassured residents that Imota in Lagos State remains peaceful following reports of an alleged bandit attack on a primary school in the community.

The false report, which circulated through a viral video and a radio broadcast, claimed that two schoolgirls were killed during an attack by armed bandits on a public school in Imota.

The report gained attention after it was aired during a live phone-in programme on GBEDU 100.1FM and later shared across social media platforms.

Reacting to the development, the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Benson Sunday Ayodele, described the report as false, misleading, and completely unfounded.

According to him, there was no verified report or credible security information confirming any attack or casualty in the area.

Ayodele urged residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information capable of causing panic and disrupting public peace.

He added that the safety and security of residents remain a top priority for the local administration and advised citizens to rely on official sources and security agencies for accurate information.

Meanwhile, GBEDU 100.1FM also issued a formal apology, admitting that the report was aired without proper verification.

The station explained that the information originated from calls received during a live phone-in segment, where callers alleged that bandits had invaded a public school in Imota.

According to the station’s management, immediate checks with the police, local government officials, and community leaders later confirmed that there was no attack and no casualty recorded in the community.

The radio station accepted responsibility for the error and expressed regret over the fear and anxiety the unverified report may have caused residents, parents, and students.

Both the local council and the radio station appealed to residents to remain peaceful and continue their lawful activities without fear.