LASU condemns Bandit inspired skit shot on their Campus
Lagos State University (LASU) has criticised a recent comedy skit that portrayed a mock b@ndit invasion on its campus.
The video, created by “Datreez Entertainment TV” and later deleted, was titled “B@ndits Prank on Lasuites.” It featured young men in jalabiya and turbans entering a lecture hall dramatically, while another group emerged from a car, startling students. Some students fled while others watched in confusion, sparking public backlash.
Many viewers described the prank as “insensitive,” especially considering Nigeria’s current security challenges.
In a statement, LASU spokesperson Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi said the university condemns any act that suggests t+rrorism, b+nditry, or vi%lent extremism. She stressed that the institution never approved the filming and does not support pranks capable of causing f+ar or disrupting campus peace.
Responding, Datreez Entertainment insisted the skit was filmed in a controlled setting and never intended to create panic. The creators explained that it was a social experiment made purely for entertainment, with no weapons involved and safety precautions observed. They apologised to LASU and clarified that every participant was fully aware and acted voluntarily.
This incident comes after UNILAG, in October, b@nned content creators from filming on campus without permission following rising cases of unauthorised video shoots.
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