Police arrest suspect over fake bomb threat messages to Lagos schools

Police arrest suspect over fake bomb threat messages to Lagos schools

By: Zagazola Makama

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with alleged bomb threat messages sent to two private schools in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA).

Sources told Zagazola that the suspect was tracked and arrested on Jan. 24 in the Okota area of Lagos State.

According to the source, the suspect had allegedly sent WhatsApp messages threatening fire explosion to the Human Resources Manager of AVI–CEENA School and the Chief Security Officer of Grange School, both located in GRA Ikeja.

“The messages were sent from an unknown number. But following digital tracking, the sender was identified as Kosisochukwu Chukwuekenyem Ogbumuo, 25, and was arrested in Okota,” the source said.

The police added that the suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

“Investigation is still ongoing to determine the motive behind the threats and whether there are other persons involved,” the source said.

The command reassured parents, school authorities and residents of Ikeja GRA of its commitment to ensuring safety and preventing panic or disruption in the education sector.

Police arrest suspect over fake bomb threat messages to Lagos schools