Wahala Don Burst for Ekpoma! NANS Slams Edo Govt Over Detention of 52 Students, Demands Immediate Release
Wahala don tey for Ekpoma oo! The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised alarm over the continued detention of 52 Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students following their peaceful protest against rising insecurity and kidnapping in Edo State.
In a statement signed by NANS National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, the students’ body described the detention as “ridiculous, unacceptable, and deeply disturbing”, insisting that the affected students were simply exercising their constitutional right to protest peacefully.
Peaceful protest is not a crime, and demanding safety should never be met with repression,” NANS said.
The association accused the Edo State government, AAU management, and Nigeria Police Force of failing to protect students while allegedly resorting to intimidation, harassment, and psychological trauma against young Nigerians speaking out on insecurity.
NANS also warned that any attempt to justify the detention would be seen as a deliberate act of oppression against the Nigerian student community.
Nigerian students deserve safety, not suppression,” the statement emphasized.
Court Moves
The 52 students were initially remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre by a Benin High Court on charges of malicious damage and armed robbery. However, Justice William Aziegbemi ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction and directed defence counsel to file bail applications at the Ubiaja High Court, adjourning the case to February 26, 2026.
NANS demanded:
Immediate and unconditional release of all detained students
Guarantee of their physical and mental wellbeing
Respect for students’ constitutional rights to peaceful protest
Instead of addressing genuine concerns of kidnapping and insecurity affecting campuses and communities, authorities have criminalised students for speaking out. This approach is counterproductive and unjust,” NANS said.
Ekpoma wahala don tey oo! Nigerian students are now calling on the Edo State government to act fast, free their colleagues, and ensure safety on campus before tensions escalate further.
Wahala Don Burst for Ekpoma! NANS Slams Edo Govt Over Detention of 52 Students, Demands Immediate Release
Wahala don tey for Ekpoma oo! The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised alarm over the continued detention of 52 Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students following their peaceful protest against rising insecurity and kidnapping in Edo State.
In a statement signed by NANS National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, the students’ body described the detention as “ridiculous, unacceptable, and deeply disturbing”, insisting that the affected students were simply exercising their constitutional right to protest peacefully.
Peaceful protest is not a crime, and demanding safety should never be met with repression,” NANS said.
The association accused the Edo State government, AAU management, and Nigeria Police Force of failing to protect students while allegedly resorting to intimidation, harassment, and psychological trauma against young Nigerians speaking out on insecurity.
NANS also warned that any attempt to justify the detention would be seen as a deliberate act of oppression against the Nigerian student community.
Nigerian students deserve safety, not suppression,” the statement emphasized.
Court Moves
The 52 students were initially remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre by a Benin High Court on charges of malicious damage and armed robbery. However, Justice William Aziegbemi ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction and directed defence counsel to file bail applications at the Ubiaja High Court, adjourning the case to February 26, 2026.
NANS demanded:
Immediate and unconditional release of all detained students
Guarantee of their physical and mental wellbeing
Respect for students’ constitutional rights to peaceful protest
Instead of addressing genuine concerns of kidnapping and insecurity affecting campuses and communities, authorities have criminalised students for speaking out. This approach is counterproductive and unjust,” NANS said.
Ekpoma wahala don tey oo! Nigerian students are now calling on the Edo State government to act fast, free their colleagues, and ensure safety on campus before tensions escalate further.