The Oyo State Government has dismissed reports of a kidnapping at the College of Nursing campus in Kishi, describing the claims as false and misleading.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, said the panic was triggered by an unfounded alarm that spread quickly among students, staff and residents.
He reassured parents and members of the public that no kidnapping took place and reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining security across educational institutions in the state.
Olayiwola also cautioned against the spread of unverified information online, warning that disseminating false claims could amount to a cybercrime. He urged those responsible for the rumour to desist immediately.
In a related statement, the Provost of the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, confirmed that internal checks with security personnel found no evidence of any security breach on campus.
The college management said it has initiated steps to trace the origin of the rumour while also strengthening security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Parents and guardians were advised to rely on official communication channels and avoid reacting to unverified social media reports.
