Onyeche Wofurum Igwe
University of Port Harcourt has denied that Cynthia Chukwundah, the lady accused of setting her boyfriend on fire, is a student of the institution.
In a statement, the university’s management confirmed they were aware of the fire incident that occurred in Choba, Port Harcourt, but after conducting internal checks, they found no record of Cynthia Chukwundah being a student.
The university expressed regret over the loss of life and extended condolences to the affected families, assuring the public that they would closely monitor the situation and cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure a thorough investigation.
The Head of Information, Publications, and Public Relations at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr. Sammy Kpenu, stated that the institution is committed to the safety, discipline, and well-being of its students.
He urged the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information and allow law enforcement agencies to conduct a full and impartial investigation.
The university’s denial comes after some media outlets and the police identified Cynthia Chukwundah as a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt. However, the institution’s investigation found no evidence to support this claim.
The statement reads: “The Management of the University of Port Harcourt is aware of a recent fire incident that occurred at Choba, Port Harcourt, involving a female individual identified in media and police reports as one Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly a 300-level student of the University.
“Following thorough internal checks and verification of our student records, the University wishes to categorically state that Cynthia Chukwundah is not a student of the University of Port Harcourt.
“We deeply regret the loss of life associated with this unfortunate event and express our condolences to the families affected. We are also closely following developments and cooperating with the relevant authorities to ensure that the matter is properly investigated.
“The University of Port Harcourt remains committed to the safety, discipline, and general well-being of its students. We urge members of the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information and to allow the law enforcement agencies to conduct a full and impartial investigation.”
