The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed allegations that kidnapping and other crimes are happening in their campuses.
The university was reacting to a trending online video that alleged that a 17-year-old girl named Joy Eze was killed on its campus and that numerous other crimes, including kidnappings, are occurring at the institution.
A statement issued by the acting public relations officer of the university , Dr. Okwun Omeaku pointed out categorically that the allegations were 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.”
He added that it was important to clarify that no incident of kidnapping involving their students happened within the confines of the University of Nigeria’s campuses.
The public relations officer noted that 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 therefore urged the public to disregard the video , maintaining that their campuses were safe.
