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Ambrose Alli University Students Protest Rising Kidnappings in Ekpoma, Demand Urgent Action on Insecurity in Edo State
Students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the increasing cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the university town, located in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The demonstrators said their action was prompted by growing fear within the AAU community, which they claim has witnessed repeated abductions in recent weeks.
According to the protesters, the decision to take to the streets followed the recent abduction of a student identified as Akhabhe Favour, as well as the kidnapping of an unnamed former students’ union leader. Speaking during the protest, Andrew Oziegbe, who led the demonstration, said the aim was to compel security agencies and government authorities to take decisive action to address the worsening security situation.
Oziegbe described the response of relevant authorities as inadequate, warning that continued inaction could further endanger students and residents of Ekpoma. He stressed that students were living in fear and could no longer remain silent in the face of persistent insecurity.
However, the management of Ambrose Alli University distanced itself from the protest. In a statement issued by the institution’s Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, the university said it neither authorised nor endorsed the demonstration. The school claimed that those involved were not registered students, members of the Students’ Union Government, or affiliated with the university in any capacity.
The university further warned that any unauthorised actions carried out in its name would attract appropriate measures, adding that it would take steps to protect its interests and maintain order. The protest highlights growing concerns over security in Ekpoma and renewed calls for urgent intervention by security agencies and government authorities to curb kidnappings in the area.
Students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the increasing cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the university town, located in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The demonstrators said their action was prompted by growing fear within the AAU community, which they claim has witnessed repeated abductions in recent weeks.
According to the protesters, the decision to take to the streets followed the recent abduction of a student identified as Akhabhe Favour, as well as the kidnapping of an unnamed former students’ union leader. Speaking during the protest, Andrew Oziegbe, who led the demonstration, said the aim was to compel security agencies and government authorities to take decisive action to address the worsening security situation.
Oziegbe described the response of relevant authorities as inadequate, warning that continued inaction could further endanger students and residents of Ekpoma. He stressed that students were living in fear and could no longer remain silent in the face of persistent insecurity.
However, the management of Ambrose Alli University distanced itself from the protest. In a statement issued by the institution’s Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, the university said it neither authorised nor endorsed the demonstration. The school claimed that those involved were not registered students, members of the Students’ Union Government, or affiliated with the university in any capacity.
The university further warned that any unauthorised actions carried out in its name would attract appropriate measures, adding that it would take steps to protect its interests and maintain order. The protest highlights growing concerns over security in Ekpoma and renewed calls for urgent intervention by security agencies and government authorities to curb kidnappings in the area.
Ambrose Alli University Students Protest Rising Kidnappings in Ekpoma, Demand Urgent Action on Insecurity in Edo State
Students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the increasing cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the university town, located in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The demonstrators said their action was prompted by growing fear within the AAU community, which they claim has witnessed repeated abductions in recent weeks.
According to the protesters, the decision to take to the streets followed the recent abduction of a student identified as Akhabhe Favour, as well as the kidnapping of an unnamed former students’ union leader. Speaking during the protest, Andrew Oziegbe, who led the demonstration, said the aim was to compel security agencies and government authorities to take decisive action to address the worsening security situation.
Oziegbe described the response of relevant authorities as inadequate, warning that continued inaction could further endanger students and residents of Ekpoma. He stressed that students were living in fear and could no longer remain silent in the face of persistent insecurity.
However, the management of Ambrose Alli University distanced itself from the protest. In a statement issued by the institution’s Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, the university said it neither authorised nor endorsed the demonstration. The school claimed that those involved were not registered students, members of the Students’ Union Government, or affiliated with the university in any capacity.
The university further warned that any unauthorised actions carried out in its name would attract appropriate measures, adding that it would take steps to protect its interests and maintain order. The protest highlights growing concerns over security in Ekpoma and renewed calls for urgent intervention by security agencies and government authorities to curb kidnappings in the area.
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