The presidency on Tuesday said 38 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were arrested following a protest over security concerns in the Esan West LGA of Edo State, are being processed for release.
The senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on student engagement, Sunday Asefon, disclosed this in a statement shared on his Facebook page.
“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,” Mr Asefon stated.
Mr Asefon attributed the development to the timely and constructive interventions of concerned stakeholders.
“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; Honourable Minister of Youth Development; 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,” he stated.
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