Nigerian Student Convicted For Issuing Terror Threats Against UK University, Faces Deportation.

By Caroline Ameh

Somtochukwu Okwuoha, a 26-year-old Nigerian pursuing a Master’s degree, faces potential deportation and imprisonment following a jury’s decision finding him guilty of issuing a terrorist threat against Dundee University in the UK.

Reports indicate that the International Energy Student claimed to have collaborated with a terrorist group, ISIS, to orchestrate a bombing at the university. He explicitly conveyed plans for a chemical attack targeting the city.

Okwuoha faced seven charges and has been remanded in custody pending further legal proceedings.

During the trial, it was revealed that Okwuoha had explicitly conveyed intentions of perpetrating mass casualties on the Dundee University campus. University staff received emails containing alarming terrorist threats.

In one email, he wrote, “Expect a massive bomb explosion at the University of Dundee. I have contacted ISIS terrorists to plant bombs on campus. I can assure you staff and students will die in great numbers. 9/11 will be a joke compared to what will happen. Blood will spill and flesh will be scattered.”

Keith Mackle, a retired director of student services, testified in Perth Sheriff Court regarding the concerning situation that came to light in the autumn of 2021. He highlighted the gravity of the threats made by Okwuoha and the impact they had on the university staff.

Trouble initially arose when Okwuoha accused accommodation officer Shane Taylor of racism. Subsequently, he expressed intentions of seeking revenge by eradicating the Scottish population.

Mr Okwuoha, a prisoner at Perth, was found guilty of threatening to murder staff members at the university and commit terrorist crimes between December 2021 and June 2022.

Furthermore, Okwuoha was found guilty of threatening to behead police officers and detonate bombs purportedly planted at Dundee University.