UNIBEN Under Attack: Soldiers Invade Campus, Injure Students, Destroy Vehicles

In the early hours of Thursday, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was rocked by an unexpected and violent invasion by armed soldiers. The incident resulted in injuries to students and damage to vehicles, causing widespread panic and outrage among the university community.

The incident referred to as “reprisals” occurred overnight after an altercation between students at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and soldiers on Thursday. The conflict arose from the students’ opposition to the soldiers attempting to bypass the ATM lines on campus.

According to eyewitness reports, the soldiers entered the campus unannounced in the middle of the night and began to physically harm students and destroy vehicles. The sudden attack took the university community by surprise and sparked fear and confusion among staff and students.

In response to the situation, the Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Professor Lilian Salami, personally signed a statement released to the media on Friday morning, calling for calm and appealing to the university community to avoid any violent protests.

“The Management acknowledges that these are challenging times for everyone and enjoins all to remain calm while efforts are being made to avert a re-occurrence,” she said.

The Vice Chancellor went on to say that the management is in discussions with the hierarchy of the Nigerian Army to find an amicable resolution to the situation. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and encouraged students to engage in discussions to resolve any issues they may have, rather than resorting to protests that could result in further injury and damage.

The incident at UNIBEN has raised serious questions about the role of the military in the country, particularly in relation to the safety and security of students and other citizens. Many are concerned about the potential implications of this incident for the safety and security of universities and other public institutions across the country.

The university community is still in a state of shock and disbelief, and many are concerned about the safety and security of the campus. The management has assured the public that it is working to ensure the safety and security of all staff and students, and that the necessary measures are being taken to prevent such incidents from occurring again in the future.

In light of this recent attack, it is important for the government and relevant authorities to address the root causes of the tension and take action to prevent further incidents from occurring. The safety and security of students and other citizens must be a top priority for any government.

UNIBEN has always been a beacon of knowledge and excellence, and it is imperative that the university continues to provide a safe and secure environment for its students, staff and other members of the community. The management is confident that the situation will be resolved soon and that the university will continue to thrive and prosper, despite this recent setback.

The incident at UNIBEN serves as a reminder of the importance of peace, security and stability in any community. It is hoped that the government and relevant authorities will take swift and decisive action to prevent such incidents from happening again, and that the university community will remain steadfast in its resolve to continue to promote knowledge, understanding and peace.