Niger Govt Closes IBB Varsity over Robbery Attack

Laleye Dipo in Minna

As tension persisted at the IBB University, Lapai, following attacks by armed robbers, which led to the death of a 200 level Chemistry/Education student, Abdulwahab Jafar, the Niger State Government, has announced an indefinite closure of the institution.

This was just as the Lapai Emirate Council reviewed the curfew it imposed on the town for the same reason.

Secretary to the state Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Wednesday night, in a statement, said Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago approved the indefinite closure “in light of recent security breaches and the unfortunate loss of lives within the university community.

“The safety and security of all citizens, including the students, remain a top priority for the government,” adding that the state government was deeply saddened by the recent incidents and measures were being taken to address the situation swiftly.

The government urged the university community to remain vigilant, calm, and cooperate with the authorities during this period of closure, pointing out that government was working diligently to restore order, ensure the safety of all citizens, and maintain peace within the state.

Usman  assured the public that every effort was being made  to investigate the security breaches and bring perpetrators to justice, stressing that, “The government is resolute in its commitment to upholding law and order, as well as protecting the lives and property of all residents in Niger State.”

Meanwhile, the Lapai Emirate Council has reviewed the curfew it imposed on the town following the ugly incident in the Community.

The curfew is now from 10pm to 6am as against the 8pm to 6am

The Emirate also charged the people to respect the order as anyone caught violating it would be apprehended and prosecuted.

It also told the people to continue to live in harmony and obey constituted authority.