Management shuts down varsity over protest

olamide oni

April 11, 2016 10:13 AM

University properties worth millions of naira were reportedly destroy during the protest.

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The management of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has reportedly shut down the institution over recent protest embarked upon by students of the school.

On Saturday, April 11, students staged a protest over the death of their colleague, who was allegedly hit by a reckless commercial motorcyclist in the town on Friday night.

Acting Registrar of the institution, Mr. Sunday Ayeerun stated that the institution has also suspended ongoing examinations and directed all students to vacate the campus and halls of residence immediately.

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A statement signed by Ayeerun added that the students would be informed when to resume for the completion of their examination at a later date.

The school management also advised parents and guardians to take note of the latest development.

An eyewitness told Punch that during the protest the students barricaded the Ikare-Owo expressway, preventing vehicular movements on the highway, thereby causing gridlock which lasted for several hours as bonfires were also set at many spots on the expressway.

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