UNN Refutes Viral Video Claiming Student Death, Demands Apology from Blogger

The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed allegations of a student's death on its campus, as claimed in a viral video by blogger Harrison Gwamnishu. The institution is demanding a public apology from the blogger for what it described as misleading information about the university.

In a statement released on Wednesday by Chief Okwun Omeaku, the Public Relations Officer of UNN, the university management expressed disappointment over the spread of false information, accusing Gwamnishu of fabricating stories for online engagement rather than employing creative means to grow his platform.

According to the statement, the viral video alleged that a 17-year-old girl named Joy Eze was killed on the university’s campus, and further claimed that multiple incidents of kidnapping had occurred. However, the university firmly debunked these claims, asserting that no such incidents took place within its premises.

"The 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," Omeaku clarified.

The university acknowledged the broader security challenges facing the country but stressed that there had been no reported cases of kidnapping involving its students within the university grounds.

As a precautionary measure, UNN said it has been consistently issuing security advisories, advising students to limit unnecessary travel and exercise caution in their interactions.

The management urged the public to disregard the claims made by Gwamnishu, reiterating that the university remains a safe environment where students can pursue their academic activities without fear.

UNN is insisting that Gwamnishu retract the video and make a public apology to the institution immediately.