By Teddy Nwanunobi
The authorities of the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, have placed an immediate ban on students bringing personal cars and motorcycles into the institution.
The institution has also suspended indefinitely all unauthorised social gatherings.
Daily NewsCraft reports that these part of the new security measures across the campus, following the “unfortunate security breach” on Thursday, June 11, which led to the death of a 300-level Biochemistry student by suspected cultists.
Two suspects were arrested on the same day by the school’s internal security in connection with the incident, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Salisu Usman.
In a notice on Sunday signed by the Registrar, Siyaka Audu, after the University Management Committee’s 401st Regular Meeting, the management directed immediate enforcement of restrictions to protect staff, students and stakeholders.
Under the directives, the management said no student will be allowed on campus with personal cars and motorcycles, including Haojue, TVS and other “rubber-rubber” bikes, until further notice.
It said tinted vehicles and vehicles with concealed number plates are also barred.
The management said the main gate would serve as the only entrance and exit, while other gates would be opened only for pedestrians.
The management also directed students to display their Identity Cards while on campus.
The Chief Security Officer, it said, would register commercial motorcycle riders with union leaders and enforce a 35km speed limit.
It added that vehicle owners must obtain Vehicle Identification Tallies from the CSO, with a N5,000 fine for misplaced tallies.
The management added that the suspension of all unauthorised student gatherings remains in force.
Management also directed the CSO, Director of Physical Planning and Director of Works and Maintenance to block all illegal routes into the campus.
To ease movement, it said solar-powered tricycles will complement campus shuttles.
The management urged strict compliance and cooperation with the 11-man committee investigating the breach.
The university appealed to the staff, students, and other stakeholders to fully comply with the new directives, stressing that the measures are aimed at safeguarding lives and restoring confidence within the campus community.