32 Arrested After Incident Involving Education Officials at Lagos College
The Lagos State Police arrested 32 suspects after a violent attack on a Ministry of Education team at the Federal College of Education (Technical) in Akoka, Lagos. The team was sent to mediate a three-month impasse between staff and the Provost, who had been locked out of his office.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Lagos State Police have confirmed the arrest of 32 suspects following a violent attack on a Ministry of Education team at the Federal College of Education (Technical) in the Akoka area of Lagos State.
The State's Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed in a tweet that the Ministry of Education team had been dispatched to mediate a three-month-long impasse between the staff and the Provost, who had been locked out of his office during this period.
The situation escalated when staff and students attacked the mediation team, causing significant damage. Over five vehicles and the Provost’s quarters were vandalized. The rioters also blocked all entrances and exits to the college, necessitating police intervention.
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SP Hundeyin emphasized that the police response was crucial in maintaining peace and order. He stated, "For over three months, staff of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka locked out their Provost, depriving him of the use of his office. A team set up by the Minister of Education arrived at the school today to mediate the ongoing impasse. However, staff of the college, aided by students, attacked the team from Abuja, damaging over five vehicles and the Provost’s official quarters. The rioting staff and students also blocked all entrances in and out of the college. The police arrived at the scene and restored normalcy after being attacked with stones and sachets of water by the rioters. Meanwhile, 32 suspects have been arrested while men of the Nigeria Police Force from Area Command, Surulere remain on ground to ensure that the restored peace remains intact."
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The Nigeria Police Force remains vigilant, with officers from the Area Command, Surulere, ensuring that peace and order are maintained at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka.
