Kebbi Students Set Provost’s Residence On Fire Over Alleged N23m Extortion
Irate students at the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Jega, Kebbi State, protested against alleged extortion by college management, setting fire to Provost Haruna Saidu-Sauwa's residence and vandalizing his vehicle.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Students at the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Jega, Kebbi State, expressed their outrage by setting fire to the residence of Provost Haruna Saidu-Sauwa and vandalizing his vehicle amid allegations of a N23 million extortion scheme involving index registration fees.
The unrest erupted after students accused the college management of demanding an exorbitant amount related to index registration for 250 graduating students. Reports indicate that this controversy stemmed from a newly launched public health program, originally affiliated with Reproductive Health and the Public Health Association of Nigeria. In an effort to gain certification, the college merged this program with the Environmental Health Department, leading to an additional charge of N65,000 for each student, on top of the already paid N30,000.
The students responded with fury, reportedly stoning vehicles and ultimately setting the provost's residence ablaze. In the chaos, college staff sought safety as security personnel were summoned to the scene.
Nafiu Abubakar, Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi Police Command, confirmed that further details would be released pending information from the Divisional Police Officer in Jega.
As the situation unfolds, the college's mission to produce skilled healthcare professionals is under scrutiny, raising significant concerns about its adherence to ethical standards in the management of student affairs.
