The management of Maduka University in Enugu has denied claims suggesting the presence of bandit settlements near its campus, describing the reports as misleading and deliberately aimed at creating fear among prospective students and parents.
The university, located in the Ekwegbe community of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, said the allegations were driven by detractors seeking to undermine the institution’s reputation.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the management said a video circulating online inaccurately suggested that criminal elements operate in the immediate vicinity of the campus. It described the narrative as unfounded and misleading.
The university affirmed that the institution is safe, secure, and fully protected by appropriate security measures. It urged members of the public to completely disregard the “false alarm,” stressing that academic activities continue normally within a secure and conducive learning environment.
The management further stated that the safety of students and staff remains a top priority, adding that the university will continue to liaise with relevant security agencies to ensure sustained campus security.
In the same statement, the university addressed what it described as “false and damaging reports circulating online” concerning the death of one of its nursing students, saying it was necessary to provide an accurate account of the incident.
According to the management, contrary to speculations, the student was conveyed to the university medical centre in an unhealthy condition through the hospital ambulance, not on foot or accompanied by friends. It also dismissed claims that the student was administered a diclofenac injection, describing the allegation as entirely false.
The statement explained that upon arrival at the medical centre at about 9:30 pm, the doctor on duty examined the student, conducted necessary investigations, administered appropriate medication, and made a working diagnosis. The student reportedly responded well initially and was placed under continuous monitoring with full nursing care.
However, the university said her condition suddenly worsened around 4:00 am. The nurses on duty immediately alerted the doctor, after which the student was swiftly transferred using the university’s 24-hour ambulance service to another hospital for expanded emergency management.
The management also refuted claims that the doctor drove the ambulance, clarifying that a dedicated ambulance service handled the transfer.
It further disclosed that the student had a concealed chronic medical condition that was not disclosed prior to the emergency and which significantly contributed to the complications that followed.
