The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the killings that have been happening recently in tertiary institutions in the country, News About Nigeria reports.
In a statement on Monday, the Universal President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, stated that immediate actions should be carried out to put an end to the killings.
He noted that these acts pose a threat to the educational system in the country and stated that campuses should not be turned into butcher shops.
This is following the murders of two students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH, Lokoja, Kogi State, Michael Anajuwe and Musa Hussein.
“The unfortunate murders of James Michael Anajuwe and Musa Hussein, both students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH, Lokoja, Kogi State, are tragic events that pose a threat to education. We are concerned that incidents like these continue to instill fear in students who are eager to pursue their studies for the sole purpose of developing society.
“Another distressing incident is the death of Miss Favour Ugwuka, a final year student of Ebonyi State University, who reportedly committed suicide on Wednesday, 22nd May due to pressure from a lecturer who repeatedly failed her in his course.
“While we strongly believe that suicide is not a solution to any problem, we condemn the actions of the lecturer that led to the death of Favour. We call for an immediate investigation into the matter, as we believe it will serve as a deterrent to others with similar intentions,” the statement reads in part.
The association also demands justice for a student from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, identified as Alex, who was unjustly killed on Saturday, May 25th, by his fellow students over an allegation of phone theft.
It maintained that authorities must fulfil their constitutional duty of ensuring the safety and security of students, both on and off campus, and therefore called for immediate and quick actions to end the menace.
