Bauchi Varsity Students Dispersed by Police in Protest Over Fellow Student's Murder

Chaos erupted at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University's Yelwa Campus as police dispersed students protesting the murder of their fellow student, Joseph Agabaidu. The final-year Geology student was fatally stabbed during an attempted robbery.

The students, demanding justice, embarked on a peaceful protest within the campus. However, when security personnel intervened, tear gas was fired to disperse the gathering, leading to further unrest.

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The Yelwa Campus gates were forcibly closed by the protesting students, disrupting academic activities and leaving both lecturers and students stranded. Efforts by the university management to pacify the students proved unsuccessful, aggravating tensions.

Amid the unrest, reports surfaced that one student was allegedly arrested and taken away by the police. The heavy police presence, with multiple Hilux vans deployed, aimed at maintaining order but added to the heightened tension on campus.

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The incident has raised concerns about the safety of students in the area, prompting calls for increased security measures. The university community awaits further developments as authorities work to restore order and address the underlying security issues.