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Police prevent ATBU students from protesting gruesome murder of 500 Level colleague

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    Police blocked the main entrance of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Yelwa Campus to prevent students  from protesting the gruesome murder of their 500 level colleague.
    The deceased, Joseph Obiaje Agabaidu, of the Geology department was stabbed to death by suspected armed robbers who tried to steal his phone.
    One of the students who pleaded anonymity said they were worried about the failure of the government and school management to provide adequate security for students staying off-campus.
    The student said the protest started around 8: 00 am at Yelwa gate peacefully  until the heavy presence of police prevented the students from coming outside the University campus by blocking the entrance of the Yelwa Campus
    The protest did not however happen at the Gubi campus as the protesting students in Yelwa campus condemned what they called misplaced priorities.
    It will be recalled that the students had staged a peaceful protest Government House weeks ago to complaint about insecurity in Sabon Kaura area behind the University where majority of students stay off campus.
    The students were enraged about the gruesome murder of Agabaidu said to be the eldest among four children of his family.
    Agabaudu, who hailed from Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, was returning to his lodge situated around the Yelwan Tudu market at about 7.00pm on Saturday, when he was waylaid and likked.
    He was said to have succumbed to injuries and passed away on Sunday morning.
    It was learnt that last December another student lost his life in a phone-related struggle.
    The protesting students implored the school management, the police, and the State government to prioritize the security of students within the state.
    The Director, Information and Public Relations, Zailani Bappa, said the University was still trying to ascertain the identify of the murdered student and would wait for police details on the deceased before making an official statement.
    Efforts to get the Police Public Relations Officer for the command, Mr Ahmed Wakil also did not respond to calls.
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