Tension in Delta Community as Rusticated Students Clash with Police
A confrontation occurred on October 3, 2024, between rusticated students of Steel Secondary School in Ovwian, Delta State, and police officers from the Delta State Police Command.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
A tense confrontation erupted on Wednesday, October 3, 2024, between rusticated students of Steel Secondary School in Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area, and officers from the Delta State Police Command’s Ovwian Division, leaving local residents on edge.
The incident was triggered when the school administration requested police intervention to address the students’ alleged criminal behavior, which had been disrupting the school environment. In response, CSP Aliyu Shaba, the Divisional Police Officer of Ovwian Police Station, quickly dispatched officers to the scene to restore order.
However, tensions escalated as the students, frustrated over their rustication, perceived the police presence as an overreach of authority. This clash raised concerns among residents about the potential impact on the school community.
Reports indicate that Steel Secondary School may remain closed on Thursday, October 4, 2024, as a precautionary measure to prevent further disturbances.
In a brief response to inquiries, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated, “No problem there, please,” suggesting a minimal level of concern from law enforcement regarding the situation.
