The management of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) says it has tightened security at its Nsukka campus as a measure to ensure safety and protection of staff, students, and visitors following an alleged impending terrorist attack.
It said the move was made following an alleged impending terrorist attack, with a threat to abduct some students of the institution.
This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Inya Egwu, Acting Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university, on Sunday in Nsukka, Enugu.
The statement said as part of precautionary measures, the university had deployed personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and Nigerian Army at key entry points to complement the efforts of the institution’s security department.
Egwu said: “The management of the university of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has become aware of a social media post currently circulating online, alleging an impending terrorist attack and mass abduction of students on the Nsukka campus.
“Members of the university community are urged to remain calm and go about their normal activities without fear.
“The university has taken precautionary measures to further strengthen security on the campus, following the alleged impending terrorists attack, as contained in social media.
“Management has deployed personnel of the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army at key entry points to complement the efforts of the UNN’s security unit.
“In addition, some access gates to the Nsukka campus will be temporarily closed to enhance monitoring and regulation of movement in and out of the university.”
The statement also noted that the management had suspended motorcycle operations in the Nsukka campus as no motorcycle would be allowed beyond the gates.
It said: “Management wishes to inform members of the university community that motorcycle operations within the campus have been suspended with immediate effect.
“Consequently, no motorcycle will be permitted beyond the university gates, except those belonging to authorised security personnel.
“Staff who commute to work on motorcycles are advised to park them at designated locations outside the campus perimeter, before proceeding to their offices.”
The statement explained that there was no credible security intelligence or verified threat to the university that supported the claims as contained in the social media post of the alleged impending attack on and subsequent abduction of students of the institution.
It said: “The above measures being taken by the university are precautionary and proactive.
“The information being circulated in social media is unsubstantiated and should not be regarded as factual.”
The statement advised members of the university community to be vigilant and security-conscious as well as report any suspicious persons or movement to the security department of the institution or the nearest security agency.
“Security is a collective responsibility, the cooperations of all staff, students and other stakeholders are essential in maintaining a peaceful and secure environment,” the statement added.
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