The Management of Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, has refuted claims that any student died during the institution’s Student Union Government (SUG) election held on Saturday.
Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, the Director of Public Relations Dr Angela Egele, described the reports of two alleged student deaths as false, misleading, and unfounded.
Egele assured the public that the election was peaceful and no lives were lost.
“The attention of the management of Auchi Polytechnic has been drawn to a statement credited to Mr Peter Obi, where he alleged on his X handle that two students died and several others injured during the election.
“The management categorically states that these claims were false, misleading and completely unfounded.
“The polytechnic management notes that it is quite disheartening that a notable public figure, like Mr Peter Obi, could make such public statements without proper verification of the information.
“For the avoidance of doubt, no student was shot at or killed during the election, which was declared inconclusive due to observed irregularities,” Egele said.
She also said that the video circulating through the social media, where students were running for their lives, were mostly doctored.
She said that security agencies were on ground to monitor and ensure the safety of lives and property during the election.
The PRO urged the general public to disregard the misinformation about the SUG election.
She further said that the management of the institution remained committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students and staff of the institution
