The Vice Chancellor of Anchor University, Prof. Samuel Bandele, has said no amount of intimidation will make the institution compromise its ethical standards, following a bullying case involving two students.

Reacting to media reports on the matter, Bandele said the universityuniversity had internal mechanisms to handle such cases and expected parents to cooperate with management to allow thorough investigations before any disciplinary action.

The case began when Mrs Okoli, mother of student Chisome Okoli, alleged that her son was bullied by Emmanuel Onyema, a 400-level student. Bandele said he immediately directed the Chief Security Officer, Francis Audu, to investigate and report back.

“While the investigation was ongoing, Mrs Okoli came to the school with two air force officers to intimidate the CSO, who was a retired military officer,” Bandele said. “Mr Audu explained the implications of their action, and the officers withdrew.”

The Vice Chancellor said the university viewed the act as an affront to its authority and would not tolerate it, as it could set a dangerous precedent.

“No parent can intimidate the school authority to bend the rules and regulations for whatever reason,” he said.

Bandele said the investigation continued despite the disruption, but the two students became violent during interrogation.

“The CSO then ordered drug tests for both students at the university’s on-campus laboratory.

According to the results, both students tested positive for banned substances.

“The law must take its course, no matter who is involved,” Bandele said. He dismissed claims that the school intended to cover up the bullying allegation, saying both students would appear before the Disciplinary Committee.

Audu said Emmanuel alleged that Chisome wore camouflage shorts on campus to intimidate other students while claiming to be a soldier. A search of Chisome’s apartment allegedly uncovered the shorts, which were confiscated.

Audu confirmed that the case took a new turn after the positive drug tests and had been referred to the appropriate authorities.

Bandele reaffirmed that Anchor University maintained zero tolerance for thuggery, gangsterism, and other forms of misconduct, warning that any student who violated the rules would face consequences.