CITIZENS COMPASS–Lagos State Police Command on Monday, said it has arrested 32 suspects during riot at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka area of the State.
Citizens Compass reports that over five vehicles were damaged
It was gathered that the rioters made up of staff of the college and students attacked a team from the Federal Ministry of Education, who were at the school to mediate over three months melee between the Provost of the college, Dr. Wahab Azeez and union leaders.
However, this turned violent leading to damages of property in the College.
Confirming the development, spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on his X Handle said, “For over three months, staff of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka locked out their Provost, depriving him use of his office.
“A team set up by the Minister of Education arrived the school today to mediate the ongoing impasse. However, staff of the college aided by students attacked the team from Abuja, damaging over five vehicles and the Provost’s official quarters.
“Not done, the rioting staff and students also blocked all entrances in and out of the college. The police arrived the scene and restored normalcy after being attacked with stones and sachets of water by the rioters.
“Meanwhile, thirty-two suspects have been arrested while men ofthe Nigeria Police Force from Area Command, Surulere remain on ground to ensure that the restored peace remains intact.
“The spokesman’s statement was in response to a post by an X user, @TomisinWhite:
“Emergency Alert 🚨
“There are reports of police shooting and tear gas being used on students at Akoka road
“This is happening during ongoing protests. Please help spread the word. “
