Edo government to release 38 detained AAU students after unrest
The Edo State Government has announced the release of 38 students from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were arrested during recent unrest. Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, stated that some students have already been freed, with others set to be released soon. The unrest was reportedly instigated by individuals outside Edo State, leading to property damage and theft. The government has also approved the resumption of academic activities at the university.
What we know
- Paddy Iyamu confirmed that about 38 students are being released after their arrest during the unrest.
- The unrest was described as a coordinated riot, not a student protest, and involved theft from the palace of the local monarch.
- The government began efforts to secure the release of legitimate AAU students remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre.
- Academic activities at Ambrose Alli University have been approved to resume following the restoration of normalcy.
- The Edo State Government insisted that the arrested individuals were not all students and that the incident was orchestrated by outsiders.
