The University of Port Harcourt has dismissed a viral video claiming that a snake was killed inside one of its classrooms and worshipped as a deity.
The video, which circulated widely, alleged that a large snake was seen sliding down from a classroom ceiling at night and was killed by students.
However, in a statement, the university described the claim as entirely false and attributed it to mischief-makers seeking online attention.
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The university’s spokesperson, Dr. Sammy Kpenu, stated that no such incident occurred on campus.
He assured the public that the university remains safe and urged everyone to refrain from sharing fake news.
The university also said it is monitoring those responsible for spreading the rumour and advised students and the general public to rely on official channels for verified information.
