Student protest erupts after EFCC presence near Kwara Polytechnic
Tension broke out at Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin following the presence of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives near the campus. The situation caused panic among students, especially as examinations were ongoing, leading to confusion and a brief protest. Some students burned tyres on Old Jebba Road, prompting a security response. The school management later assured the public that calm had been restored and academic activities continued without interruption.
What happened
- The presence of EFCC operatives near the institution caused panic and confusion among students.
- Some students staged a protest, burning tyres and causing temporary disruption near the campus entrance.
- The Polytechnic management clarified that the EFCC operation took place in nearby Agbede village, not within the campus.
- Security agencies quickly intervened, and no students were arrested during the incident.
- The institution confirmed that examinations continued as scheduled and the environment is now calm and secure.
