“Police Deny Reports of Mass Rape at Nasarawa Varsity”

The Nigeria Police Force Nasarawa State Police Command has denied reports of mass rape at the Federal University Lafia, describing the claims as false. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, investigations found no evidence to support the allegations. Instead, the police confirmed a robbery incident occurred on July 27 in the student village area, where a cellphone, power bank, and handbag were stolen, and one male student was injured. Nansel emphasized that no cases of sexual assault were reported

The police reached out to the university’s Chief Security Officer, information officer, and some students, none of whom confirmed the alleged incident. Nansel noted that if such an incident had truly happened, the students would likely be vocal about it.

In a separate development, the Federal Government has issued a nationwide alert over the risk of flooding in 19 states, warning that intense rainfall expected between August 5 and 9, 2025, may trigger severe flooding across 76 locations. The affected states include Nasarawa, among others. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take urgent precautionary measures to mitigate potential damage ².