Suspected Female Arsonist Not Our Student, UNIPORT Clarifies

The University of Port Harcourt says Cynthia Chukwundah, the lady who allegedly set her lover ablaze in the Choba Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, is not a student of the institution.

Recall that reports across the Media space have said the woman allegedly set her 32-year-old lover, Sunny Amadi, ablaze during a domestic dispute.

The Rivers State Police Command had earlier in a statement said that Chukwundah, reportedly a 300-level undergraduate of UNIPORT, was hospitalised after sustaining burns from the incident.

The Police also said she is currently under watch at a medical facility and will be interrogated once her condition stabilises.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Grace Iringe-Koko disclosed that the lady is also pregnant for the deceased.

Reacting to the report, the University via a statement by its Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations, Dr. Sammy Kpenu, clarified that the institution’s records do not show Chukwundah as a student.

The statement, titled “UNIPORT Clarifies Choba Fire Incident: Victim Not a student,” read, “Following thorough internal checks and verification of our student records, the university wishes to categorically state that Cynthia Chukwundah is not a student at the University of Port Harcourt.”

Kpenu extended the university’s condolences to the families affected and assured the public that UNIPORT is supporting efforts to ensure a proper investigation.

“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 statement added.

The university reiterated its commitment to student safety, urging the public and media to verify facts before publication.

“We urge members of the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information and to allow law enforcement agencies to conduct a full and impartial investigation,” it concluded.