No UNIMAID student linked to Boko Haram — Registrar

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has denied allegations that some of its students are linked to Boko Haram. 

The university, in a statement on Tuesday by its Registrar, Ahmad A. Lawan, described the claims as “totally baseless, false and mischievous,” adding that no student of the institution has been found to have any link with Boko Haram or any similar extremist group.

According to him, the university has consistently maintained that it has no tolerance for extremism or violence and has been at the forefront of countering violent extremism in the North East region.

The statement reads, “The attention of the management of the University of Maiduguri has been drawn to a misleading and disturbing viral video circulating on social media platforms claiming that students of the University were arrested for collaborating with Boko Haram insurgents.

“The University management wishes to categorically state that the allegations contained in the video are baseless, false and mischievous. No student of the University has been found to have links with Boko Haram insurgents or any other similar groups.”

Continuing, the statement added that the university community comprises disciplined and law-abiding staff and students from diverse backgrounds who are primarily committed to academic pursuits.

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“The University community consists of disciplined, law-abiding staff and students drawn from diverse backgrounds, all of whom are engaged primarily in academic pursuits.

“Our students are trained in both character and learning, have demonstrated good behaviour and remain focused on their studies,” the statement added.

The university further urged parents, guardians, the media, and the general public to disregard the misinformation, warning that the spread of such false narratives could cause unnecessary panic and damage the institution’s reputation.

It reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, moral discipline, and the promotion of peace, security and national unity.

“We also appeal to all to refrain from spreading this false narrative due to its negative impact. The University of Maiduguri remains steadfast in its commitment to academic excellence, moral discipline, and the promotion of peace, security and national security,” It concluded.