The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, has dismissed claims by former presidential candidate Peter Obi that two students died during the violence in the institution.

Naijaonpoint reports that Obi, in a post on his X handle, had alleged that chaos during the students’ Union election last Saturday led to the death of two students and left several others injured.

However, in a statement on Tuesday, the Institution stated that Obi’s claim was untrue.

The institution’s Director of Public Relations, Angela Egele, said adequate security operatives were on ground during the exercise.

“The attention of the management of Auchi Polytechnic has been drawn to a statement credited to Mr. Peter Obi, wherein he alleged that the recently held Student Union Government (SUG) elections at the institution resulted in the death of two students and injuries to several others due to gunfire,” she said.

Quoting Obi’s post, the statement noted, “I watched the heartbreaking video that showed students in Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State running for their lives as they WERE BEING SHOT AT during their student election yesterday, which left 2 students dead and several injured…”

Egele refuted the allegations, stating: “The Management categorically states that these claims are false, misleading, and completely unfounded

“For the avoidance of doubt, no student was shot, injured, or killed during the electoral process, which was subsequently declared inconclusive due to observed irregularities.”

She added that multiple security agencies monitored the election, including the Nigerian Army, Police, Civil Defence Corps, State Security Service, Mobile Police and the local vigilante group.

The institution urged the public to disregard Obi’s statement.

“Subsequently, we urge the general public, stakeholders, and members of the press to disregard this misinformation.

“Auchi Polytechnic remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and staff.”