By Following days of student protests over the tragic deaths of five colleagues, the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has been closed indefinitely to prevent further unrest.
The decision was announced in a circular issued on Thursday by the university’s Registrar, Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie. The notice was also copied to the State’s Commissioner of Police and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS).
According to the circular, the protests erupted after a trailer accident at Felele city center on Monday, February 17, 2025, claimed the lives of five students. Despite interventions from the state government and appeals from university management, students continued to barricade the university gates.
Citing security concerns, the university stated that the closure was based on advice from security agencies and aimed at preventing further loss of lives.
“The Vice-Chancellor, after due consultation with management, has decided on behalf of Senate that the university (both campuses) be closed down indefinitely within one hour of the release of this circular,” the statement read.
Students have been asked to vacate the premises immediately, while the university awaits further directives from authorities.
