OFFA, KWARA STATE — The management of Summit University, Offa, has described as malicious and entirely fabricated a viral social media report claiming that bandits invaded its campus. The report, which has been making the rounds on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, alleged that 34 students were killed while several others, including lecturers, were abducted during a sudden evening raid.
In a swift reaction to the growing panic, the University’s Acting Registrar, Mustapha Abayomi Kadiri, released a formal disclaimer on March 25, 2026. He stated that there has been no security breach of any kind on the institution’s grounds. According to the registrar, all students and staff are safe and accounted for, and the second-semester activities for the 2025/2026 academic session are continuing as planned without any disruption.
The university leadership noted that the false report appears to be a deliberate attempt by mischief-makers to create fear among parents and the general public. This incident follows a worrying pattern of fake security alerts targeting educational institutions in the region, including similar hoaxes that recently forced the managements of Kogi State Polytechnic and Tai Solarin Federal University of Education to issue their own disclaimers to calm the public.
Security agencies in Kwara State have also intervened, urging citizens to verify any “breaking news” with official sources before forwarding such messages. They warned that the spread of unverified information is not only a criminal offense but also a threat to public peace. Parents and guardians are encouraged to disregard the viral message and can reach the university’s official helpline at 0806 264 6786 for any direct inquiries regarding their wards’ welfare.
