Names of Student Killed In The Militants Riot At Igbinedion University clash

Two students of the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, were yesterday reportedly beheaded in a clash between ex-militants and suspected cult members.

Several students werebeaten by the gunmen who invaded their hostels.

Students’ vehicles parked in the hostels were destroyed. A source said the incident caused panic as many ran out of their hostels naked.

The gunmen were said to have invaded the campus at about 4am and started searching the hostels, looking for their victims.

They were said to have blocked the entrance into the campus and macheted those who tried to escape.

Another source said it was a clash of some ex-militants, who were recently admitted into the institution, and a cult group.

Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta Kingsley Kuku, at the Founder’s Day lecture, said 208 ex-militants were undergoing rehabilitation  at the institution.

A parent said his son called him yesterday morning informing him of the attack.

“My son called me in the morning to tell me that there was a clash in the institution between ex-militants and cult members at about 5am. He also said the two groups engaged in sporadic shooting.”

A student, who gave his name as Sam, said many vehicles were destroyed. He said: “I had to run into the bush with my friends. Two students were beheaded.”

Another student said many students were attacked and some were likely kidnapped. A message he sent reads: “They’ve also blocked the main gate of the school so no one can come in or go out!

“It started around 2am with gun shots. The attackers then marched from room to room, looking for 300 level Law students before they destroyed cars parked in front of the hostels from Z block to M block, old boys hostel. They entered and destroyed some rooms and beat some of the occupants. My friends and I had to take the bush path out of school since we were not sure what was going on, only to meet blocked roads and gates. The destruction, killings and looting continued as no school official intervened. They entered the female hostels. Now we hope for the best as we expect the worst.”

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, could not be reached for comments.
Commissioner of Police Olayinka Balogun said the situation is under control.
Balogun said one student was injured and several vehicles damaged.

He said five persons had been arrested.