The University of Lagos, UNILAG has debunked certain online reports claiming that the University was attacked by hoodlums on Monday, January 15, 2024.
In a statement released to news men, the Institution’s Communications Unit clarified that the incident that occured at the University on the said date had to do with crowd control during the release of academic gowns to graduating students of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) ahead their convocation ceremony on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
The statement noted that during the incident, some yet-to-be-issued gowns were taken, and the vehicle where the gowns were kept and being distributed from was damaged.
It said the incident is currently being investigated to ascertain its cause, culpable individuals, level of damage, and to prevent a recurrence .
“We appreciate our esteemed stakeholders for their concern, and plead with the general public to disregard wild narratives trailing the incident” the statement added.
