UNILORIN Denies Reports of Cult Clash on Campus

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has denied reports of a cult clash on its campus, which were circulated by a social media page, Naija Confra, on X.com. The page had claimed a clash occurred between the Aye and KK cult groups due to a member's defection.

Jul 23, 2024 - 12:55

UNILORIN Denies Reports of Cult Clash on Campus

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially denied reports of a cult clash on its campus, following claims made on the social media platform X.com (formerly Twitter) by a page identified as Naija Confra.

Naija Confra, known for its efforts to address violence and other issues associated with confraternities in Nigeria, tweeted about an alleged clash between the Aye and KK cult groups at UNILORIN. According to their tweet, the conflict was reportedly sparked by a member's switch from KK to Aye.

However, in a statement titled “No Cult Clash at UNILORIN” released on Monday, July 22, 2024, Kunle Akogun, Director of Corporate Affairs at UNILORIN, refuted these claims. Akogun emphasized that the tweet lacked specific details about the alleged incident, which undermined its credibility.

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“The attention of the management of the University of Ilorin has been drawn to a tweet on the X platform (formerly Twitter) by Naija Confra on a purported cult clash at the University,” Akogun stated. “Even though the tweet failed to provide details as to where on our campus the purported clash took place, an omission that instantly discredited the tweet, we feel duty-bound to reassure our stakeholders, including students and parents, that nothing of the sort occurred at the University of Ilorin a few days ago or at any time whatsoever.”

Akogun reaffirmed UNILORIN's status as a cult-free institution, a reputation it has maintained for a significant period. He dismissed the report from Naija Confra as baseless and a figment of imagination, reaffirming the university’s commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all its students and staff.