GOMSU SRC Raises Alarm Over Hostel Allocation Scam Targeting Freshers

The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of Gombe State University has raised an alarm over a fraudulent scheme targeting students, particularly freshers, by an individual posing as an agent for hostel allocation.

In a statement issued by the SRC, the Council disclosed that an unknown person has been contacting students through phone calls, demanding money under the false pretence of securing hostel accommodation. The suspect allegedly claims to be working in collaboration with the university’s ICT unit in an attempt to lend credibility to the scam.

EducationNGR gathered that the fraudulent calls are primarily directed at newly admitted students who may be unfamiliar with the institution’s official accommodation procedures.

Official Clarification On Hostel Allocation

The SRC, in consultation with the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, clarified that:

• No individual has been authorised to sell or allocate hostel spaces unofficially.

• All hostel allocations are processed strictly through the official university portal.

• Payments are made exclusively via the student dashboard.

Students were strongly advised not to make payments to any person promising hostel accommodation outside the approved system.

Any request involving payment into personal bank accounts or through unofficial channels should be treated as fraudulent.

Call For Vigilance And Reporting

Authorities have urged students who have received such calls or fallen victim to the scheme to report immediately with relevant details, including phone numbers used by the suspect, to assist in investigations.

The SRC further called on all students to remain vigilant and rely solely on official communication channels of Gombe State University for accurate and verified information.

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