The Nigerian Army has denied reports
that its troops killed four students of the Nasarawa State University who were
protesting poor state of infrastructure in the institution, adding that its
soldiers did not shoot any of the students during the protest.
Director of Army Public Relations,
Brigadier-General Ibrahim Attahiru made this known after the Chief of Army
Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika, received the Indian Vice Chief of Army
Staff, Lt. General Krishna Singh, in his office.
His words: “On February 25,
2013, students of Nasarawa State University came out en mass and
barricaded the Keffi-Akwanga expressway, which is part of the 177 Guards
Battalion patrol routes. This road was blocked with logs of wood and burning
tyres which hampered vehicular movement, leaving travellers stranded for hours
and numerous vehicles damaged by the violent crowd.
“It
was also reported that the irate crowd were looting travellers’ belongings and
throwing stones, bottles and metal objects at the security operatives. However,
it is believed that the protest was hijacked by some hoodlums and cult members
who are students of the university.
“As
a result, the violent crowd burnt down two vehicles at the Police station
located across the campus and seized a tanker loaded with fuel with the
intention of burning down the Police station.
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