Men of the Lagos State Police have nabbed 32 suspects following a violent attack on a team set up by the Ministry of Education at the Federal College of Education (Technical) in the Akoka area.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while replying a tweet by an X user, #TomisinWhyte, who reported police shooting and tear gas use during the protests on Monday, 29th of July 2024.
He wrote:
“Emergency Alert. There are reports of police shooting and tear gas being used on students at Akoka Road.
“This is happening during ongoing protests. Please help spread the word.”
However, Hundeyin clarified the situation by tweeting: “For over three months, staff of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka locked out their Provost, depriving him use of his office.
“A team set up by the Minister of Education arrived the school today to mediate the ongoing impasse. However, staff of the college aided by students attacked the team from Abuja, damaging over five vehicles and the Provost’s official quarters.
“Not done, the rioting staff and students also blocked all entrances in and out of the college. The police arrived the scene and restored normalcy after being attacked with stones and sachets of water by the rioters.
“Meanwhile, 32 suspects have been arrested while men of the Nigeria Police Force from Area Command, Surulere remain on ground to ensure that the restored peace remains intact.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>
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