Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora called on members of the public to disregards what it described as false and malicious news of an attack on the institution.

Noting that the College is not under any siege, the management of the institution said the purported picture circulating on the social media is Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated.

In a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Public & Alumni Relations, Opeyemi Olawore, the management urged the members of the public, parents, students, residents of Igboora community and Ibarapa environs to disregard the false and cruel post circulating on the internet which “is from mischief makers, whose motives are unknown.”

The statement reads in part, “The attention of the management of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora has been drawn to an AI generated picture showing militants at the entrance of the gate of OYSCATECH.

“The management hereby condemn in its entirety, the false and misleading image circulating on the internet, which is capable of causing confusion and panic within the community, among students and parents.

“Members of the public, parents, students, residents of Igboora community and Ibarapa environs are hereby informed to please disregard the false and cruel post circulating on the internet which is from mischief makers, whose motives are unknown.

“The Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora is not under any siege of militants or bandits.

“For the records, the OYSCATECH community and its environs are peaceful and safe, while students are receiving lectures and as well going about their normal duties.

“On Friday, November 28, 2025, the matriculation ceremony of Students offering Degree prgrammes was held, wherein visitors and parents from within and outside Oyo State were in the Institution to witness the epoch making occasion which was first of its kind.

“Members of the public are hereby notified to desist from circulating any false AI generated picture that is misleading about the Institution, as anyone caught will surely be made to face the wrath of the law.” (THE NATION)

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