The Management of the University of Port Harcourt is aware of a recent fire incident that occurred at Choba, Port Harcourt, involving a female individual identified in media and police reports as one Cynthia Chukwundah,allegedly a 300-level student of the University.

Following thorough internal checks and verification of our student records, the University wishes to categorically state that Cynthia Chukwundah is not a student of the University of Port Harcourt.

We deeply regret the loss of life associated with this unfortunate event and express our condolences to the families affected. We are also closely following developments and cooperating with the relevant authorities to ensure that the matter is properly investigated.

The University of Port Harcourt remains committed to the safety, discipline, and general well-being of its students. We urge members of the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information and to allow the law enforcement agencies to conduct a full and impartial investigation.