The management of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has reacted to the reports about the defiled a 13 year old girl who was allegedly defiled by the staff of the institution.
Elom Iyke Ubochi, the
Head, Public Relations and Information of the University in a statement by the institution, said the institution can never condone any form of criminality.
According to Elom, the attention of the management of institution has been drawn to the news making the rounds in both the traditional and new media about a lecturer in the University alleged to have sexually molested a minor and house-help.
He further said that the university's management is yet to receive official report or complaint on the alleged crime; and, pledged to act accordingly when reached.
He explained that "Dr. Felix Anyaegbunam is not a resident of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike staff quarters, which means that the alleged crime did not take place within the University premises.
"Contrary to media claims, Dr. Felix Anyaegbunam is not a Professor of Geophysics in our University, but a senior lecturer in the Department of Physics.
"Our University, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, is a serious public institution guided by the core values of excellence and integrity, and does not condone any form of criminality.
"The general public is hereby assured of our University’s unwavering commitment to the ideals and culture of a world- class institution."
