The management of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, has described a news report purporting the rape and subsequent death of a 100-level male student by some 500-level male students as fake news.
In a statement signed by the vice chancellor, Professor Solomon Adebola, the university condemned “the malicious and misleading information that is purported to have originated from one AU TV that is unknown to Adeleke University management.”
The university said: “While condemning in its strongest terms the thoughtlessness of the said false news, we, as a faith-based institution of higher learning, restate our commitment to the protection of our students (both male and female) against all forms of sexual harassment, exploitation, and perversion.
“This misleading information no doubt is an affront aimed at tarnishing the good image of Adeleke University.
“We want the general public to know that Adeleke University will, as always, continue to prioritise the well-being, safety, and security of her students even as we warn the originator of this misguided and unfounded news to desist.
“Furthermore, we are taking decisive steps to ensure that the originators of this unfounded and malicious information are held accountable, and they will face the full weight of the law.”