Lagos- the commissioner of police in lagos state, umaru manko, on wednesday said there was no truth in a report that BOKO HARAM had attacked some people in the state.
Manko made the announcement while briefing newsmen on the purposed attack by the terrorist sect, stressing that lagos was peaceful.
Some people had been circulating short message services(sms), alleging that BOKO HARAM members had attacked some people on the lagos ibadan expressway early on wednesday.
The message reads: Breaking news!!!! If you are on the lagos ibadan express road going towards ibadan, please turn back. 18 suspected BOKO HARAm members with AK 47 riffled are on the highway now displaying their skills.
Nine policemen and 11 civilians had been confirmed dead just now by these gunmen while trying to stop them from the shooting. Please rebroadcast to save a life. May God help us in nigeria.
Please lets pray for nigeria that God should intervene, the sms said...
