Delta State Polytechnic closes over Insecurity

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Following the incessant attacks on student hostels in Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi Uku, Aniocha South local government area of the State, the school authorities has closed down the institution for a week.

Victims of the serial attacks had lost handsets and computer laptops to the gangsters, who forced the students to transfer money in their accounts to them, while also raping some female students and shooting anyone who resisted.

Within the period of closure, the school management, Students Union Government (SUG), the community and security agencies would monitor and take appropriate measures to curb the security breaches.

The Rector of the institution, Prof. Emmanuel Achuenu, announced the closure of the Polytechnic at the weekend for the safety of students as they are expected to resume academic activities on Monday, February 26.

The SUG also issued a statement ordering all students in the hostels to comply with the management’s directive to proceed on a semi-semester break.

Jointly signed by its President, Comrade Victor Anthony; Secretary General, Onugege Graham, and Public Relations Officer, Utomi Williams Blessings, the SUG said most of the hostels outside and inside the school campus had been deserted for fear of robbery attacks, which started few weeks ago.

An eyewitness, who gave her name as Chisom Gladys, narrated how one of the armed robbers had to scale the fence of the hostel and unlock the gate for the rest of the robbers after their attempts to break the gate failed.

However, the State’s Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has summoned the Area Commander and the Divisional Police Officer in Ogwashi Uku over the matter, noting that the institution was closed down because of possible protest over the spate of robberies, by students.

The Police boss said security had been beefed up in the Polytechnic town even as the Police Force was entirely on top of the situation.