The Digest:
The Edo State Government has started efforts to secure the release of Ambrose Alli University students remanded in Ubiaja prison over last week’s violent protest. Governor Monday Okpebholo deployed the education commissioner to facilitate the process
Key Points:
- 52 persons, including AAU students, were arrested and remanded at Ubiaja Correctional Centre.
- Governor Okpebholo dispatched Education Commissioner Dr. Paddy Iyamu to secure the release of bona fide students.
- Iyamu blamed the violence on a "Comrade Association" of former students who co-opt current students.
- He stated the protest was unauthorized and occurred while the university was not in session.
- The SUG president commended the governor and said the protest was hijacked by hoodlums.
- Iyamu emphasized that legitimate students would be freed once procedures are completed.
- The government accused the group of looting a traditional ruler’s home during the unrest.
Sources: The Punch
