The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra
state, has dismissed reports that armed robbers raped nine female students of
the institution.
Reports recently swirled that robbers invaded the female
hostels at the institution and raped students.
They were also said to have made away with different items
belonging to the female students in the process.
But in statement on Saturday by Chika Ene, its head of information and public relations unit, the institution described the reports as “false”.
The varsity said while Ifite, the community housing the
hostels, have witnessed robbery attacks in recent times, it is “untrue that such
level of rape incidence occurred”.
“It has come to the attention of the management of Nnamdi
Azikiwe University of the false information as published by a few national
dailies and blogs wherein it was alleged that 9 students of the University were
raped,” the statement reads.
“In as much as there have been some robbery incidents in the
Ifite axis where most off-campus student lodges are domiciled, it is however
untrue from our preliminary investigations that such level of rape incidence
occurred.
“The news story which
appears syndicated across these national dailies reeks of poor journalism.
“The university management recently had a meeting with
officials from the state government and the Nigerian Police Force as part of
efforts to provide maximum security in the student area.
“Furthermore, the management had also engaged the services
of a private security agency to assist in fighting crime within the student
area. While efforts are being intensified by relevant authorities, the
university management assures students of her commitment to a safe and
conducive learning environment.”
The institution called on “journalists and bloggers to
desist from publishing inaccurate information that seeks to cause undue tension
and panic.”
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