The Lagos State Police Command has neutralised a security threat directed at some prominent private schools in Ikeja following a swift, intelligence-led operation personally led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., when the Human Resources Manager and Chief Security Officer of the affected schools separately reported to the Ikeja Divisional Police Headquarters that they had received distress messages via WhatsApp from the same unknown number.
Upon receiving the reports, CP Jimoh immediately mobilised and led a team of police operatives to the schools. The team included experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), and other tactical units to conduct an on-the-spot security assessment.
A comprehensive sweep of the school premises—covering classrooms, administrative offices, halls, playgrounds and surrounding areas—was carried out by EOD-CBRN experts to rule out the presence of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) or other hazardous materials. No explosive or suspicious device was found, and the schools were subsequently declared safe for academic and administrative activities.
The Commissioner of Police has ordered an intensified investigation to trace, identify and apprehend the sender(s) of the threat messages. 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 reassured parents, school authorities and the general public of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant. Members of the public were also encouraged to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers.