Hostel robbery sparks protest, forces Bauchi Polytechnic shutdown
Story by Susan Mbamah
The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has been temporarily closed following a violent robbery at a male student hostel on Monday night.
During the attack, armed intruders reportedly injured two students and stole valuables like smartphones and laptops. The incident sparked a protest on Tuesday morning at the school’s main gate as students demanded action from the authorities.
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The institution’s Registrar, Kasimu Salisu, confirmed the events. He noted that while the protest started peacefully, it was later “hijacked by suspected miscreants.” Principal officers and management met with the students, condemning the attack as “disturbing and unacceptable.”
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To prevent further unrest, all academic activities have been suspended, and students were given two hours to leave the campus. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.
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