What to know

• [Vanguard] The Lagos State Police Command has issued an urgent rebuttal to viral social media posts claiming that armed bandits have invaded several communities, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, and Oke-Afo, targeting schools and children.S1
• [Leadership] The Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Police Command have dismissed reports of a suspected bandit attack in parts of the state, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents.S2