Due to the d3ath of colleagues in an accident, students are protesting and shutting down Kogi varsity indefinitely.

 

The Federal University in Lokoja, Kogi State has been closed indefinitely by its management to avoid any more loss of lives and property.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the institution’s Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie, on Thursday, Feb. 20, and made available to the newsmen in Lokoja.

The management alleged that the students had barricaded the main gate of the university since the accident that k!lled five students of the institution on Monday, Feb. 17, making entry into the campus difficult.

According to the statement, five students lost their lives in a tragic trailer accident at Felele on Monday 17th February, 2025.

"Since the incident, students have barricaded the gates of the university despite magnanimous intervention from the state government as well as frantic efforts and appeals by the university management for calm.

"Accordingly, arising from the advice of the state security agencies and to forestall further loss of lives and prosperity, the vice chancellor after due consultation with the management has decided on behalf of the Senate that the university, both campuses be closed down indefinitely.

On or before 12 noon on Thursday, February 20th, students must leave campus.

Recall that the students of the institution on Wednesday, Feb. 19, led by their union president, Comrade Benjamin Olorunfemi Timothy, threatened to block the highway at the campus side during the day to stem accidents in the area.