TASUED Refutes Viral Social Media Claim, Confirms Campus Is Safe and Fully Open
Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has issued a strong public statement countering a viral social media post that falsely claimed the institution had shut down due to a bandit attack in Ijebu-Ode.
The university management described the story as false, misleading, and deliberately crafted to create panic within the school community and the state.
What the Fake Report Claimed
According to the circulating false content, TASUED had allegedly closed its campus after bandits invaded Ijebu-Ode. It also suggested that students in hostels located in Ijagun and Ijebu-Ode were instructed to vacate their accommodations.
The university says no such event occurred, and no directive was ever issued asking students to leave their hostels.
Key Facts at a Glance
- The university is open and fully operational.
- No order has been issued directing students to leave hostels in Ijagun or Ijebu-Ode.
- Both communities remain calm and secure.
- Classes, tests, and administrative activities are running as scheduled.
- The viral story about bandits forcing a campus closure is completely false.
Campus Remains Calm and Academic Activities Continue
TASUED reaffirmed that lectures, tests, and regular academic engagements are ongoing without disruption. Offices are open, and staff members are discharging their duties as usual.
The management emphasized that Ijebu-Ode and Ijagun remain peaceful, and there is no security breach targeting the university or its host communities.
Students, staff, parents, alumni, and the general public were urged to remain calm and rely strictly on official communications.
Student Welfare Remains Top Priority
The institution reiterated its commitment to student safety and welfare, noting that any real security concern would be communicated swiftly through verified channels.
At this time:
- No security threat warrants closing the campus.
- No evacuation order has been issued to students.
- Academic and support services remain active and stable.
- Students are advised to continue attending classes and participating fully in campus life.
- Staff members are encouraged to maintain their normal work routines.
Rely Only on Official TASUED Channels
The university warned the public against relying on screenshots, edited images, or anonymous posts from unverifiable sources.
Credible information from TASUED will always appear through:
- Notices signed by the University Management
- Announcements on official TASUED online platforms
- Printed notices placed at designated points on campus
The institution urged the public to disregard unauthorized messages and rely solely on these official communication outlets.
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