Esther Salifu
Federal University Lokoja has been shut down indefinitely after a tragic trailer accident claimed the lives of five students on Monday, February 17, 2025.
The incident sparked a protest by students on Wednesday, who barricaded the university gates, prompting the management to take drastic measures .
According to the university’s Registrar, Rebecca Okojie, the closure is necessary to prevent further unrest.
In a statement, she explained, “Despite interventions from the state government and repeated appeals by the university management for calm, tensions have continued to rise.”
The university management, acting on the advice of security agencies, decided to shut down the institution to “forestall further loss of lives.” Students were instructed to vacate the campus by 12 noon on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
The university management disclosed that the drastic measure comes after a similar incident claimed the lives of seven students, according to reports .
The university’s decision aims to restore calm and ensure the safety of its students.
