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Federal University Lokoja Shuts Down Indefinitely After Student Deaths

By Abigail Philip David

The Federal University, Lokoja, has been indefinitely shut down following the tragic deaths of five students in a trailer accident at Felele city center on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Despite interventions from the state government and repeated appeals for calm, tensions have continued to rise on campus. In response, the university management, following consultations with security agencies, decided to close both campuses to prevent further unrest.

A statement from the Vice-Chancellor directed all students to vacate the campus by 12 noon on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

The decision follows a protest by students on Wednesday, during which they barricaded the university gates in reaction to the incident.

In an official circular, the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Rebecca Okojie, stated that the closure was necessary to maintain order and prevent further escalation.

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