Edo State’s Governor Monday Okpebholo has reassured students, parents and staff of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, of his administration’s commitment to their safety and welfare following the recent violent protests that rocked the university town.
The Governor gave the assurance during a visit to the institution, where he met with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Andrew Eromonsele, and the President of the Student Union Government, Comrade Osadebamen Ehizogie Michael, to assess the security situation and review arrests made in the wake of the unrest.
In an X Twitter post, he wrote:
Following the recent violent protests in Ekpoma, Today, I met with the Deputy VC Administration of AAU, Prof Andrew Eromonsele, alongside the President of the Student Union of Ambrose Alli University, Comrade Osadebamen Ehizogie Michael, to review the security situation, and the arrests made.
I want to reassure students, parents, and the entire AAU community that my administration has nothing against the students. In fact, we have done more for the AAU community than any previous administration in the history of Edo State.
I have directed that any genuine student who may have been arrested in the process of restoring order will be promptly identified and released.
The destruction of markets and property in Ekpoma is condemnable, and anyone found sponsoring or using hoodlums to destabilize our communities will be brought to justice, regardless of status or affiliation.
The relevant security agencies, using technology-driven operations, are combing the bushes, leading to the arrest of suspected kidnappers and the recovery of firearms. We will continue to dismantle these criminal networks across Edo State.
My government remains fully committed to restoring peace in Ekpoma and ensuring that Edo State is not held hostage by criminal elements.
God bless Edo State.
https://x.com/i/status/2011109459255308623
