The Federal Government has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media alleging that Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State, was attacked, assuring parents and guardians that the school remains safe and fully secured.

In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry described the report as misleading, irresponsible, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among parents and the general public.

According to the Ministry, there was no attack on the college, stressing that all students, staff, and boarding facilities are safe and fully accounted for, while academic and other school activities continue uninterrupted.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, reaffirmed that the safety, security, and welfare of learners in all Federal Government Colleges remain a top priority of the Federal Government.

He noted that FGGC Monguno operates under robust security arrangements designed to ensure the continuous protection of students, staff, and school facilities.

The Minister also clarified that no student of the college was involved in the incident being wrongly linked to the institution. He explained that those affected were remedial students outside the college, adding that the Borno State Government is already taking the necessary steps to ensure their safety and welfare.

The Ministry urged the media, social media users, bloggers, and online platforms to verify information through credible and official sources before publishing or sharing it, warning that the spread of unverified reports undermines public confidence and creates needless fear.

It also appealed to parents and guardians to remain calm and continue to have confidence in the safety of their children, insisting that there is no security threat at Federal Government Girls’ College, Monguno.

The Ministry reiterated its commitment to working closely with security agencies, state governments, and school authorities to sustain the safety and security of all Federal Government Colleges across the country, while pledging to continue providing timely and accurate information through its official communication channels.