Veritas University in Abuja has come under scrutiny following allegations surrounding the death of one of its students, Joshua Eju-Ojo. A man identified as Omolomo has accused the institution of misleading Eju-Ojo’s family about the circumstances of his death and pressuring hospital staff to withhold the true cause.

According to Omolomo, the university initially reported that Eju-Ojo died while playing basketball, but his body was later found in a gym. An autopsy revealed multiple stab wounds on Eju-Ojo’s body, contradicting the university’s initial claim.

In a social media post, Omolomo alleged, “The school lied to the family and threatened the hospital not to say he was bullied. The school keeps giving the parents a different story.”

Seeking justice for the late student, Omolomo called on the Nigerian Police Force to investigate the incident, raising questions about the handling of the case.

Reacting to the allegations, many Nigerians condemned the prevalence of bullying in schools and demanded an end to such behavior.

However, the university’s Head of Public Affairs, Ben Agande, refuted the allegations, describing them as untrue. Agande stated that there were no visible wounds on Eju-Ojo’s body when he died, and the autopsy results, yet to be officially released, did not indicate any wounds either.

Agande emphasized that the university has zero tolerance for bullying, and any student found guilty of such behavior faces automatic expulsion.

He further clarified, “The boy slumped at the mini gym where he was exercising and he was not alone. Other students were around, some of whom were his friends. They all gave consistent information about what happened. I can assure you that the university had no hand in his death. None whatsoever.”

As the investigation continues, the allegations and counterclaims surrounding Joshua Eju-Ojo’s death have sparked conversations about accountability and student safety within educational institutions.