FG Breaks Silence, Debunks Viral Report Of Assault On Borno Girls’ School

The ministry described the reports as false and misleading, warning that such claims could trigger unnecessary panic among parents, guardians and the general public.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.

Quoting the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Boriowo said no attack occurred at the school, stressing that all students, staff and boarding facilities were safe and fully accounted for.

According to the minister, academic activities and other school operations are continuing uninterrupted in a peaceful and secure environment.

Alausa also reassured parents and guardians that there is no immediate security threat to the institution.

He emphasized that the safety and welfare of students in Federal Government Colleges remain a top priority for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The minister noted that FGGC Monguno is operating under robust security measures put in place to safeguard students, staff and school facilities.

He added that the Federal Government is working closely with security agencies, state governments and school authorities to ensure that all federal unity colleges across the country remain secure.

Alausa further clarified that none of the students of FGGC Monguno was involved in the incident that has been wrongly linked to the school on social media.

Remedial Students Were Affected

The minister explained that those involved in the reported incident were remedial students who were not enrolled at FGGC Monguno.

He added that the Borno State Government had already taken the necessary steps to ensure the safety and welfare of the affected students.

Alausa also urged media organisations, bloggers, social media users and online platforms to refrain from publishing unverified security-related reports.

He stressed the need to verify sensitive information through credible and official sources before making it public.

According to the minister, spreading false or unverified reports could misinform Nigerians, create unnecessary fear, erode public confidence and undermine efforts to maintain safe learning environments.

He appealed to parents and guardians to remain calm, assuring them that FGGC Monguno remains safe and that academic activities are proceeding normally.