Enugu varsity dismisses rumours of bandit settlement near campus

The management of Maduka University in Enugu has denied claims suggesting the presence of bandit settlements near its campus.

The university, located in the Ekwegbe community of Igbo-Etiti local government area, labelled the reports as an effort by detractors aimed at sparking fear among prospective students and parents.

In a statement on Sunday, the university stated that a video over which the claim was made inaccurately suggests criminal elements operate in the immediate vicinity of the campus.

The management affirmed that the institution is safe, secure, and fully protected by appropriate security measures.

It urged the public to entirely disregard the “false alarm,” confirming that the campus continues to operate normally with a secure and conducive learning environment.

The university said it remains committed to student and staff safety, maintaining that it will continue to liaise with relevant security agencies to ensure the campus remains secure.

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The university also addressed what it termed “false and damaging reports circulating online” regarding the death of one of its nursing students, stating it owed the public an accurate account of the incident.

The management clarified that the student arrived at the medical center in an unhealthy condition via the hospital ambulance, not on foot or with friends as speculated, and that the claim of administering a diclofenac injection is entirely false.

Upon arrival around 9:30 pm, the doctor on duty evaluated the student, carried out necessary investigations, administered appropriate medication, and made a working diagnosis.

The management said the student initially responded well and was placed under continuous monitoring with full nursing attention.

However, her condition suddenly deteriorated around 4:00 am.

The management said the nurses promptly alerted the doctor, and the student was quickly transferred in the university’s 24-hour ambulance to another hospital for expanded emergency management.

The university debunked the allegation that the doctor acted as the ambulance driver, confirming its dedicated ambulance service was used for the transfer.

The management also noted that the student had a concealed chronic medical condition, which was not disclosed prior to the emergency and significantly contributed to the ensuing complications.