Uniben to close today over Boko Haram Threat?

Reports reaching us suggests that University of Benin (Uniben) is to close over the recent Boko Haram Threat of Bombing the school.

According to the notice we received, An Islamic young man suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram has just been arrested by men of the Nigerian Police. The suspect Yusuf Danlandi was arrested by men of the Ugbowo division about an hour ago with bomb explosives along Ugbowo New Lagos road. It was also gathered that the suspect had confessed as at the time of the arrest that a 3x9 magnitude of bomb was smuggled into the University of Benin with the help of a Muslim faithful three days ago and was deposited in one of the hostels yet to be mentioned.

In another development, the Vice Chancellor of the University has ordered the immediate closure/evacuation of the institution with effect from 6:30am Thursday 15Th September 2011. A new date of resumption will be announced latter. C.M Ojomo (Mrs) Acting registrar UNIBEN.

Though this report cannot be verified and tend to be a rumour at the moment, Myschoolcomm is watching the situation closely and will provide necessary information as they unfold. Meanwhile keep your ears down and let's know of any information when you get them.

We therefore advise all students and those in the environs NOT to panic and wait for any official briefing from the institution.

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