The administration of the College of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has strongly dismissed a viral social media video alleging that a few of its college students have been arrested for collaborating with Boko Haram insurgents, describing the declare as false, baseless and mischievous.
The rebuttal was contained in a press release issued by the Registrar of the college, Ahmad A. Lawan, to journalists in Maiduguri on Tuesday, clarifying that no pupil of the establishment has been discovered to have any hyperlink with Boko Haram or any related extremist group.
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The college administration mentioned it has by no means tolerated extremism or violence in any type, stressing that the establishment has persistently remained on the forefront of countering violent extremism, selling peace and supporting nationwide safety efforts, notably within the North-East area.
In response to the assertion, the college neighborhood is made up of disciplined and law-abiding workers and college students from numerous backgrounds who’re primarily dedicated to tutorial pursuits.
“Our college students are educated in each character and studying, have demonstrated good behaviour, and stay centered on their research.
“The college additional urged mother and father, guardians, the media and most of the people to ignore the misinformation, warning that the unfold of such false narratives may trigger pointless panic and injury the establishment’s status.
“It reaffirmed its dedication to tutorial excellence, ethical self-discipline, and the promotion of peace, safety and nationwide unity,” the assertion concluded.
