University Addresses Viral Falsehood
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASUED) has released an official statement to clarify a false social media report claiming that the institution was shut down following a bandit invasion in Ijebu-Ode. According to the university, the claim is completely untrue. EducationNGR also learnt that academic activities have continued without interruption.
What the False Report Alleged
The misleading online story suggested that:
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Bandits invaded Ijebu-Ode
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TASUED ordered students to vacate hostels in Ijagun and Ijebu-Ode
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The university was forced to close its campus
h3: h3: Management’s Position on the Rumour
The University Management has firmly dismissed all these claims.
They describe the viral post as fabricated, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic.
At no time did the university issue a directive for students to vacate hostels or suspend academic activities.
h2: Campus Situation: Calm and Fully Operational
Lectures, tests, administrative work, and student services are all running normally.
The university reports that Ijagun and Ijebu-Ode are calm and safe, with no security threat affecting the institution.
Normal Academic and Administrative Activities
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Students are attending classes
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Offices remain open
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Learning and research activities are ongoing
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Support units are functioning as usual
The management encourages students, staff, parents, and the public to disregard the false rumour and remain confident in the university’s verified communication.
Safety and Student Welfare Still a Priority
TASUED emphasises that student welfare and campus safety remain central to its operations.
If any real security concern were to arise, the university would issue timely updates through proper and verified channels.
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There is no security alert affecting the school
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There is no directive asking students to leave the hostels
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Academic activities continue without disruption
Rely on Official TASUED Channels for Information
For accurate information, the public is advised to depend solely on:
Trusted Communication Platforms
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Official management notices
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Announcements made on TASUED’s authorised online platforms
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Printed circulars displayed in recognised areas on campus
TASUED urges students and staff to ignore unverified screenshots, forwarded posts, or reports lacking an official source.