University reacts to report of imminent terror attack on campus

The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has firmly refuted claims circulating online about an impending terrorist attack and mass abduction of students on its campus. Agha Inya, the university's spokesperson, issued a statement on Sunday clarifying that there is "no credible security intelligence or verified threat" to substantiate the alarming reports.

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The information being circulated is therefore unsubstantiated and should not be regarded as factual.

Inya described the information being spread as unsubstantiated and urged the university community not to regard it as factual. Despite dismissing the specific threat, the university has proactively enhanced its security protocols. These measures include deploying personnel from the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army to key entry points, supplementing the existing University Security Unit.

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While there is no known threat to the university, we encourage members of the university community to be vigilant and security-conscious.

Furthermore, the university announced the temporary closure of some access gates to the Nsukka campus to better monitor and regulate movement. In a significant move to bolster campus safety, motorcycle operations within the university grounds have been suspended with immediate effect. This ban applies to all motorcycles except those belonging to authorized security personnel, and staff commuting by motorcycle are advised to park outside the campus perimeter. The university assured students and staff of their safety, encouraging vigilance and prompt reporting of any suspicious activities to the security department.

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Security is a collective responsibility, and the cooperations of all staff, students and other stakeholders are essential in maintaining the peaceful and secure environment for which the University of Nigeria is known.