• Wed. Apr 24th, 2024

Kaduna State College Of Education Protest Leaves One Student Dead, Others Injured

From Aminu Dalhatu (Kaduna)

Kaduna State Government says it is awaiting full reports of protest by students of Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya to understand the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate violent incidence.

A statement by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan says the preliminary report received so far, one student lost his life and some others were wounded, while three security personnel also sustained injuries.

According to the statement, the State government debunked reports that, it deployed security operatives to suppress protesting students.

It says as at the time of this update, the Governor is awaiting reports from the military, police, DSS, the management of the institution, the student union as well as the traditional institution in the area.

Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai condoled the family of the student that lost his life, and wished the students and operatives who sustained injuries speedy recovery.

He added that, government would publicise its findings after receipt of the expected reports.