The University of Ilorin in Kwara State has refuted claims of a recent cult clash on its campus.
A page on X.com, known as Naija Confra, which aims to combat violence and criminal activities related to confraternities in Nigeria, reported late Sunday about an alleged clash between members of the Aye and KK cult groups.
The page tweeted, “A few days ago, Naija Confra reported ‘unconfirmed’ news about a cult clash between Aye and KK at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. We can now confirm that this news is true. The clash was caused by the ‘cross-carpeting’ (switching) of a former KK member named Ahmed Musa to Aye. We are actively working to gather all necessary evidence to provide a detailed report.”
In response, on Monday, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, posted a tweet titled ‘No Cult Clash at UNILORIN’.
He stated, “The attention of the management of the University of Ilorin has been drawn to a tweet on the X platform (formerly Twitter) by Naija Confra on a purported cult clash at the University. Even though the tweet failed to provide details as to where on our campus the purported clash took place, an omission that instantly discredited the tweet, we feel duty-bound to reassure our stakeholders, including students and parents, that nothing of the sort occurred at the University of Ilorin a few days ago’ or at any time whatsoever.”
Akogun emphasized that the university “remains entirely cult-free, a status it has maintained for some time. So, the purported cult clash, as reported by Naija Confra, is entirely the figment of his wild imagination and has nothing to do with the University of Ilorin.”
