FUNAAB debunks death of student during unrest

The school authority of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has issued a statement about the unrest that happened at the school yesterday.  

The school made it known that the student alleged to have been killed in the protest, was indeed alive and receiving medical attention at the hospital. The statement was issued by the university’s Directorate of Public Relations (DPR).

According to the issued statement, “Contrary to reports being circulated by certain media, it is pertinent to state that the University did not lose anyone during the recent unrest by students of the University. Rather, the only student, who was hurt when he engaged a Police Officer in a scuffle, is currently receiving attention at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.”

The statement added that a 7-day mid-semester break has been declared and it will take effect from yesterday, Thursday, August 18.

“The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has declared a 7-day mid-semester break for the Second Semester, 2015/2016 Academic Session with effect from Thursday, August 18, 2016. This is to enable the university to put additional welfare and security arrangements in place, to further support the initiatives of the Federal and State Governments, towards the protection of lives and properties of its citizens, particularly, members of staff and students of the university.”

“As part of the efforts towards ensuring a safe haven for members of the University community, amidst the security challenges presently facing some parts of our country, Nigeria, FUNAAB has partnered with the Ogun State Commissioner of Police and the Director, State Security Service (SSS), to uphold safety of lives and property of staff and students living within the school environs, following armed robbery reports received by students residing in Isolu, a community situated close to the University, which is highly populated by staff and students of FUNAAB,” the statement read in part.”

Oluwakemi