UNIBEN Reacts To Report of Protest over Student’s Death

Authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), have denied a trending report claiming students of the institution staged a protest over the death of colleague due to negligence after he was taken to hospital.

UNIBEN, has issued the statement on Monday in Benin by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said the alleged incident was not recent and should be disregarded.

Urging the media, particularly the online media to avoid sensationalism in their reportage, Ehanire reminded the practitioners of their social responsibility of ensuring peace and stability of the society.

(NAN)