Armed police officers, on Friday morning besieged the Moshood Abiola University, firing tear gas into the crowd of protesting students.
The police are reportedly shooting and throwing tear gas at the students who continued their protest against the renaming of the school, after suspending it to honour the former vice chancellor of the school who was buried on Thursday.
The students, who held Lagos to a standstill on Wednesday, allegedly commenced the peaceful protest on Friday, chanting anti-government songs.
However, thugs and area boys have allegedly hijacked the peaceful protest.
The protesters, according to a source, surrounded an armoured police truck and beat on it. Police fired tear gas and students responded with a barrage of stones.
Following the protests, academic activities in the school were suspended for two weeks. Students have also been ordered to vacate the school hostels by 2p.m. on Friday.
As at the time of compiling this report, more police reinforcements were arriving at the university's main gate.
As at the time of compiling this report, more police reinforcements were arriving at the university's main gate.
UNILAG, which is preparing for its 50th anniversary and presently mourning the demise of its Vice Chancellor, had its name changed to Moshood Abiola University, Lagos (MAULAG) on May 29 by President Goodluck Jonathan, as a mark of honour for the late politician and businessman, Chief M.K.O Abiola.
The renaming has generated uproar from several quarters, especially within the university community.
No comments:
Post a Comment