Babcock University firmly denies allegations linking it to the procurement of Israeli biometric surveillance equipment, following an investigative report published by Al Jazeera that references purported dealings involving the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the university states that it has never purchased biometric equipment from Israel and has not engaged in counter-terrorism, surveillance, intelligence, or related security operations as implied in the publication. The institution describes the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued by its Associate Vice-President for Communication, Media and Branding, Dr. Johnson Akintayo, the university confirms that it initiates an immediate and comprehensive internal review of its procurement, financial, and administrative records after the report surfaces. The review, the university says, finds no evidence supporting the allegations.
Mediaplusng.com reports that the university characterizes the claims as entirely unfounded, spurious, baseless, and false. It emphasizes that all acquisitions and institutional transactions follow structured approval processes, documentation protocols, and strict oversight mechanisms in compliance with national laws and internationally recognized accountability standards.
As a faith-based institution, Babcock University reiterates its commitment to academic excellence, ethical governance, regulatory compliance, and responsible leadership. The management stresses that its operational mandate does not include participation in intelligence, surveillance, or security contracting activities.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the university strongly dissociates itself from any insinuation that contradicts its mission, governance framework, or core values. It assures students, parents, alumni, partners, regulatory authorities, and the wider public that it remains steadfast in upholding integrity and transparency.
The rebuttal follows an investigative story that references correspondence allegedly involving Epstein and Barak in discussions about marketing “field-proven” security technologies to Nigerian stakeholders during periods of insecurity linked to the Boko Haram insurgency. The report suggests that surveillance tools were promoted to institutions and officials amid broader commercial interests.
The investigation also references investments connected to Israeli biometric firm FST Biometrics and mentions international business interests, including logistics giant DP World. It further cites email exchanges allegedly obtained from United States Department of Justice records.
The Al Jazeera report outlines claims that certain technologies marketed as “field-proven” had previously been deployed in Israeli-controlled territories and were presented as solutions to security challenges in parts of Africa. However, Babcock University maintains that it is not involved in any such arrangements and rejects any linkage to the alleged dealings.
Observers note that institutions named in international investigative reports often respond by conducting internal audits to verify compliance with procurement and governance standards. In this case, Babcock University says its internal review confirms there is no contractual, financial, or operational relationship with the entities mentioned in the report.
As discussions continue in public and media spaces regarding the broader geopolitical and commercial implications of the investigative findings, Babcock University reiterates that it remains focused on its educational mission and rejects any association with espionage, surveillance contracting, or international political controversies.
