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University of Nigeria, Nsukka
The University of Nigeria has strongly denied the viral video claims made by Human Rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu.
According to a statement by the university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Dr. Okwun Omeaku, on Wednesday, Gwamnishu alleged that a 17-year-old girl named Joy Eze was killed on campus and that kidnappings and other crimes are rampant at the university.
However, the university’s management described these claims as “fake news” aimed at spreading panic among students, parents, and guardians.
According to Omeaku, campuses are safe, and there have been no reported student deaths or kidnappings.
The university demanded a retraction of the video and a public apology from Gwamnishu.
The management reassured students and parents that their campuses were secure.
“We want to state categorically that these allegations are false. No 17-year-old girl named Joy Eze was killed on our campus and no students, male or female, were kidnapped on any of our campuses.
“While the country faces a general insecurity challenge, it is important to clarify that no incidents of kidnapping involving our students happened within the confines of the University of Nigeria’s campuses,” the statement noted.
He added, “As a responsible institution, the management of the University of Nigeria has consistently issued security advisories, urging students to avoid unnecessary travel and to be cautious in their associations.
“It is disappointing that Harrison Gwamnishu resorts to spreading misinformation instead of using creative approaches to grow his online presence and engage with his followers. Fabricating stories about the esteemed University of Nigeria is a serious matter.
“Therefore, we demand that he immediately retracts the video and issue a public apology to the University.
“We urge the public to disregard Gwamnishu’s claims. Our campuses are safe and our students go about their activities without fear.”
