The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has refuted claims made in a viral video posted by activist Harrison Gwamnishu, alleging that a 17-year-old student named Joy Eze was killed on its campus. Gwamnishu also suggested that other serious crimes, including kidnappings, were occurring at UNN.
In a statement released on Wednesday by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Dr. Okwun Omeaku, the university labeled the allegations as false and aimed at creating panic among students and parents. The statement firmly denied any incidents of murder or kidnapping on the campus.
“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,” the statement read.
While acknowledging the broader security challenges in Nigeria, UNN management emphasized that no such incidents had occurred within the university. The statement also demanded that Gwamnishu retract the video and issue a public apology to the institution.
UNN reiterated that it consistently advises students on security measures and warned against spreading misinformation. “It is disappointing that Harrison Gwamnishu resorts to spreading misinformation instead of using creative approaches to engage with his followers. Fabricating stories about the esteemed University of Nigeria is a serious matter,” the university said.
The institution urged the public to disregard the activist’s claims, assuring them that its campuses are safe and that students continue their activities without fear.
