Gombe varsity debunks bandits attack, assures students, parents of safety

Management of Federal University, Kashere, in Gombe State has denied rumours of bandits attack in the Institution, describing it as baseless and unfounded.

In an official press release signed by Janet Ibrahim Ezekiel, Chief Information Officer of the university, on Saturday, stated that nothing of such happened in the institution, calling on members of the public to disregard it.

The statement reads: “The attention of the management of Federal University of Kashere, has been drawn to a fake social media post in circulation, claiming that there was an attack on Federal University of Kashere by bandits.

“Federal University of Kashere wishes to inform the public that the information is entirely false, and an attempt to cause chaos, and panic among students as well as disrupt the the on going first semester examinations.

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“Management categorically states that there was no such incident in FUK and the information circulating is fake and should be disregarded by all.

“The said incident was actually a local conflict between youths of Jauro Buba and Garin Rigiya villages. However, the Police has put the situation under control.”

The management of the university assured parents, guardians and the public that, there is no need for panic and also strongly advice the public to rely only on verified university channels of communication for accurate information.