Students Shot Dead in Nassarawa State University' Protest

Following the clash of Students and Soldiers in the Nasarawa State University, Keffi,  on Monday, over protests of not having water for many days on campus, several students have been reported dead. The students were among the unfortunate ones shot dead by security operatives in Keffi during their demonstration in the vicinity of the institution. 

The soldiers allegedly went to hostels off campus to harass students and the students retorted.

 The severity of the crisis caused the institution to be shut down indefinitely by the authorities. The Police Public Relations Officer in the Nasarawa State Police Command, Mr. Michael Ada, said two students died, while seven others received gunshot injuries. A 400 Level student of Geography, simply identified as Aminu, was said to be among those killed.

About 17 other students were arrested by security agents, including the institution’s Students Union President. The students of the institution allegedly blocked the Abuja/Keffi road in protest over scarcity of water and power in the institution. 

As Usual, the police denied shooting the students, saying they only cleared the highway blocked by the protesting students. Ada, a Deputy Superintendent of Police,  absolved the police of involvement in the killing of the students. He said any question relating to the incident should be directed to the Army. He said, “The policemen that went to the scene only cleared the expressway that was blocked by the students. Two students were killed and seven others were hospitalized for injuries sustained during the violent protest".

So much for security operatives.