Authority of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State capital, has ordered the immediate closure of the institution.
The closure of the institution followed the gathering tension in which students are protesting over the death of five of them in a trailer accident at Felele city centre.
A circular dated February 20, with reference number FUL/R/GEN/REGC/03 and signed by the University’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Dr. Rebecca Almiohu Osagie, said that after the February 17 accident, students have barricaded the gates of the university.
The circular said that despite the proactive measures taken by both the state government and the university authority to assuage the students, they have remained adamant.
“Arising from the advice of the security agencies and to forestall further loss of lives, the Vice Chancellor, after due consultation with the management, has decided, on behalf of the Senate, that the university (both campuses) be closed down indefinitely within one hour of this circular. Students are therefore, to vacate the campuses before 12 noon today, Thursday, 20 February 2025.”
