The Lagos State University, LASU has disowned a viral video titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites”, describing it as an unauthorised and unacceptable act capable of causing panic within the university community.
The video, produced by Datreez Entertainment TV and uploaded on Friday, 5 December 2025, showed individuals dressed in a manner that instilled fear as they moved around the campus with props, triggering alarm among students.
In a statement issued on Sunday, 7 December 2025, by the Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi A., the University stressed that it did not grant approval or authorisation for the recording.
“LASU Management did not endorse, approve, or permit the filming of the said video. The actions of Datreez Entertainment TV amounted to unauthorised filming on campus, which is unacceptable,” the statement read.
The institution condemned any content that portrays acts resembling banditry, terrorism, or violent extremism, noting that such pranks are capable of inciting fear, disrupting campus harmony, and undermining the sense of safety of students and staff—particularly at a time of heightened national security concerns in the country.
LASU reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe and peaceful learning environment and urged members of the university community to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the LASU Security Unit.