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LOKOJA – Against the backdrop of the fatal articulated vehicle accident that claimed the lives of five students of the Federal University Lokoja, FUL, last Monday, the management of the institution has shut down the school indefinitely to forestall peace and security within the campuses.
In a letter with Ref. Number FUL/R/GEN/REGC/03 issued on Thursday by Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie Registrar and Secretary to Council and copied Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, and Director of DSS and read in part:
“Following the unfortunate loss of the lives of five students to a tragic trailer accident at Felele city centre on Monday, 17 February, 2025, students have barricaded the gates of the university despite magnanimous interventions from the the State Government as well as frantic efforts and appeal by the University Management for calm.
“Accordingly, arising from the advice of the State Security Agencies and to forestall further loss of lives, the Vice-Chancellor after due consultation with Management has decided on behalf of Senate, that the University (both campuses) be closed down Indefinitely within one hour of release of this circular.
“Students are therefore, to vacate the campuses on/or before 12 noon, today, Thursday, 20th February, 2025.”
The statement advised students to comply accordingly to avoid breach of law and order.
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