OAU Raises Alarm Over Cultists Threat
Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, have raised an alarm over threat to invade the University campus by cultists.
A release made available to newsmen in Osogbo Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, named the alleged group as “Cultists of Aloha clan”
According to the release, the University found it necessary to inform the general public that the institution was “aware of an open letter, trending online, purportedly issued by a pseudonymous “Cultists of Aloha clan” to on June 1 rain bullets of death, sorrow and grief on innocent students”.
His words: “Ordinarily, it is not ideal for the University to respond to such an open letter, detailing what the management is doing to nip the said attack in the bud, considering the implication of such action security wise;
“But we consider it expedient to inform the stakeholders in the education sector, particularly our students, their parents and, or guardians, alumni and those who place high premium on lives and sanctity of human existence that the university management is on top of the situation, having informed the agencies of government saddled with the responsibility of securing lives and property, in addition to the internal security mechanism that have been put in place.
“We hereby assure all parents and, or guardians that the security of their children and wards is guaranteed and that the students are advised to go about their normal academic activities without any apprehension, but should be security conscious and quickly report any strange movement to the appropriate organ of the university”. the release concluded.
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