*BY CHIDI OKERE*
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State has reacted to news of missing girls in its secondary school arm, Demonstration Secondary School.
News had spread like wild fire that the school was invaded by hoodlums leading to commotion in the hostel as students ran for safety.
Sam Otti, the Public Relations Officer of the Institution said the rumours are false
His statement reads “The attention of the management has been drawn to a widespread rumour of 16 female students missing from her secondary school arm, Demonstration Secondary School, Eziagu, following a burglary incident on Saturday night.
“The Management was alerted of an unfortunate incident where some hoodlums scaled the tall perimeter fence into the school premises and made their way into the hostels purposely to steal students’ beverages.
“The hoodlums were confronted by a porter and other staff on duty, who alerted the college security. The porter was injured in the process and is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
“The commotion from the students in their hostels and efforts of the security men on duty forced the miscreants to escape from the scene.”
The release further stated that, “Management reassures the students and their parents of high safety standard of the school, while assuring them that they will work closely with all the relevant security agencies to unmask the identities of these hoodlums and bring them to book.”
The institution also appealed to social media commentators to demonstrate responsibility in their reportage and ensure that the public get only the true version of events.
