There is palpable fear at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, following confirmed cases of COVID-19 among some students of the institution, who reside in hostels on campus.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the university (Academics and Research), Professor Oluwole Familoni, confirmed the development, but said he would not want to comment further as the University Senate would meet today over the matter after which the management would make its findings and position public.
The identities of the students involved and how they contracted the virus and the hospitals where they were tested positive are yet to be ascertained by Nigerian Tribune as of the time of filing this report around 8.00 p.m.
It was gathered from some students and members of staff of the university that some students residing in about four different halls of residence contracted the virus and had already been asked to go on self isolation at home.
It was also gathered that the rooms of the affected students in their halls had been put under lock and key by the school authorities, while other students and the workers have been asked to continue to comply with COVID-19 guidelines and protocols.
