OGITECH Refutes AI-Generated Image of Campus Fire; Warns Against Misinformation

The Management of the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH) has issued an official disclaimer regarding a photograph circulating on social media which falsely depicts the institution's main gate engulfed in flames. 

In a statement released on Monday, January 19, 2026, the Institute’s Public Relations Officer, Gbadebo Adebayo Kolawole, clarified that the image is entirely AI-generated and does not reflect any past or present incident at the Igbesa campus. 

Fabricated Content: The Institute confirmed the image is a digital manipulation intended to misinform the public and tarnish the school’s reputation.

Public Safety: Stakeholders, including students, parents, and alumni, are urged to disregard the misleading narrative to avoid unnecessary panic.

Legal Warning: Management warned that the creation or sharing of such fake imagery constitutes a cybercrime. The Institute is prepared to take legal action against individuals or platforms found circulating the content under Nigerian laws regarding defamation and misinformation.

The Management reassured the public that the campus remains safe and fully operational. For verified updates, stakeholders are advised to rely exclusively on the institution's official communication channels.