ABSU Vice Chancellor Urges Security Forces to Eradicate Cult Presence Following Student Killing

The Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, Professor Maxwell OgbuluHe commended the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Police, ABSU security personnel, and the Senate Security Committee, as well as the swift response of Governor Alex Otti in deploying additional security officers to maintain peace within the university community. has called upon the joint security forces operating within the institution to eliminate all traces of cult activity from their premises. This directive comes in the wake of a recent tragic incident where a student lost their life during a clash between rival cult groups near a private lodge along ABSU-Isuikwuato Road.

Expressing zero tolerance for any form of cultism, Professor Ogbulu emphasized his administration's commitment to ensuring the safety of both students and staff members. He commended the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Police, ABSU security personnel, and the Senate Security Committee, as well as the swift response of Governor Alex Otti in deploying additional security officers to maintain peace within the university community.

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Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the university, Lt Commander ThankGod Evurulobi, provided insight into the ongoing investigation, stating that the Police are actively pursuing the suspected perpetrators of the student's death. He extended condolences to the bereaved family while urging parents to vigilantly monitor their children's associations and living arrangements, thereby deterring them from engaging in activities deviating from their academic pursuits.

The ABSU community remains resolute in their determination to root out cultism and uphold a secure learning environment.