There was a panic mood at some schools in Nsukka town and its environs on Tuesday following alleged infiltration of the university community by bandits.
Out of fear, some parents evacuated their children and wards from schools before dismissal.
“We don’t play with insecurity because of what is happening in some parts of the country,” a parent said. “I heard that parents were carrying their children home before dismissal, so I did the same. I wasn’t the only person.” 
A school proprietor along Enugu Road by Fenpark, on condition of anonymity, said she did not stop any parents from carrying their children out of her school.
“I didn’t stop any parent from carrying their children,” she said. “Our prayer is for security in our country. We are still in shock over what happened in Oyo. We don’t want a repeat anywhere. I know it’s rumour, but who knows what next?”
Our correspondent reported that there was fear of banditry on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, weekend, following an alleged infiltration of the campus by people suspected to be Fulani herders. The Enugu State Police Command, however, debunked the reports, and urged residents to remain calm. Its PRO, SP Daniel Ndukwe, linked the report to a group he identified as “Anonymous”.
