Rivers university suspends student week after campus shooting
A 100-level student at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State was reportedly shot on campus by suspected cultists. The incident happened just two days after a violent clash between rival cult groups caused panic within the university. The victim was rushed to the hospital, with friends contributing funds for surgery. The university management has responded by suspending all remaining Students’ Union Government Week activities and issuing a warning to students.
What happened
- A 100-level student was shot on campus by suspected cultists and taken to the hospital for surgery.
- The attack followed a previous clash between the Vikings and Ku Klux Klan cult groups on campus.
- Blessing Agabe, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed investigations are ongoing.
- The university suspended all Students’ Union Government Week activities and directed students to return to classes on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
- The management warned students against actions that could disrupt academic activities or threaten campus security.
