The University of Nigeria (UNN) don strongly deny 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, 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. Omeaku stated that 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, emphasizing that while the country faces general insecurity challenges, no incidents of kidnapping involving their students happened within the university’s campuses.
Omeaku 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.” He expressed disappointment that Gwamnishu resorts to spreading misinformation instead of using creative approaches to engage with his followers.
The university urged the public to disregard Gwamnishu’s claims, stating that their campuses are safe and their students go about their activities without fear.
