Following a wide spread rumour at early hour on Friday 3rd December, 2021 that two students of Bashorun High School Bode- wasinmi Ibadan turned yam tubers after taken N1000.
The state Commissioner for Education Science and Technology Barrister Abiodun Abdu-Raheem swung into action, went straight to the school to ascertain the authenticity of the information.
According to information gathered, the suspected man (apprehended) was sent to deliver two yam tubers and ten pampers at sango by one Alhaja at the neighborhood who confirmed this by showing the remaining four yam tubers.
The Commissioner while addressing both the parents and the students at the school premises advised all to always be patient and confirm information before raising false alarm to confuse the public and creating unnecessary tension.
Barrister Abdu-Raheem said the information is baseless and untrue. He therefore assured students and the public of government commitment to security and safety in the state.