News of a possible attack by Boko Haram sect on schools across Edo State made parents to quickly rush to collect their kids from schools on Thursday.
The rumour started when students who were unaware of Nigeria Union of Teachers' closure of schools reported at schools but found them empty.
The Nation learnt that some students called their parents and adduced Boko Haram presence in the state as reasons for the closure.
Our reporter was called severally from different parts of the state that students have been kidnapped.
The Edo State Police Command however described as untrue the rumoured presence of Book Haram in the state.
The state police spokesman, DSP Noble Uwoh, in a press statement said there are no Boko Haram insurgents in the state.
Uwoh said the state is safe and urged residents not to panic.
Culled from The Nation
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