Babcock University has strongly denied allegations contained in a recent report by Al Jazeera that linked the institution to the procurement of biometric equipment from Israel in connection with claims involving the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The report, titled “Tested on Palestinians: Epstein, Israel’s Barak pushed spy tech in Nigeria,” alleged that the university was involved in acquiring Israeli biometric technology. However, Babcock University categorically rejected the claims, describing them as unfounded, spurious, baseless, and entirely false.
In a statement released by the institution, the university clarified that it has never purchased any equipment from Israel and has not engaged in counter-terrorism, surveillance, intelligence, or related security operations of any kind.
The university further disclosed that immediately after the publication, it conducted a comprehensive internal review of its procurement, financial, and administrative records. According to the management, the review confirmed that the allegations referencing the institution were completely untrue.
Babcock University emphasized that as a faith-based institution committed to academic excellence, ethical governance, and regulatory compliance, it operates under clearly defined procurement procedures aligned with national laws and internationally recognized accountability standards. The statement noted that all acquisitions undergo structured approval processes, documentation protocols, and institutional oversight.
The university also dissociated itself from any insinuation that contradicts its mission, governance framework, or operational mandate, reaffirming its commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible leadership.
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