38 Students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo state arrested and detained over protest in the state are set to be released.
The 38 students were among the 52 people who were remanded after a protest against kidnapping and insecurity in Edo State.
According to press release sent to our correspondent by Hon. Asefon Sunday Dayo, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, the students will be released “shortly”.
The press release reads:
“Update on the Arrest of Ekpoma Students
“We are pleased to report that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) who were arrested in connection with the recent protest in Ekpoma will be released shortly.
“This positive development is a result of the timely and constructive interventions of the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo; Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, minister of youth development Comr Ayo Olawande, the workaholic Commissioner for Education in Edo State, SUG President Ambrose Ali and the unwavering efforts of the comrade community.
“We appreciate the commitment of all stakeholders to dialogue, due process, and the welfare of students, and we commend their roles in ensuring a peaceful resolution of the matter.”
It was gathered that the students were remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre by a Benin High Court over charges including malicious damage and armed robbery.
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