Authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have appealed for calm following a clash between some angry students of the institution and alone soldier from the nearby S &T Military Barracks, Benin on Thursday, February 2,
In an online viral video, the students, were seen shouting at the uniformed soldier man as they shoved, kicked and stamped him for attempting to forcefully jump an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) queue at Ugbowo Campus of UNIBEN.
A statement Friday in Benin by the vice chancellor, Prof. Lilian Salami said that the situation has been brought under control as the management of the school was in touch with the top military officers at the barracks for an amicable resolution.
Against the backdrop of bedlam at ATM points due to the scarcity of currency notes following the naira redesign by CBN of some denominations, Prof. Salami added that these are challenging times for Nigerians and enjoined all to remain calm while converted efforts are being made to avert a re- occurrence.
The vice chancellor however charged the students to learn to resort to dialogue in resolving issues that concern them rather than taking to protests, at the slightest provocation, as such actions can cause more injury and damage to themselves and other fellow citizens.
She admonished: “Management also calls on the students to constantly engage dialogue in resolving issues that concern them rather than taking to protests, at any provocation, thereby causing more injury and damage to themselves and other citizens.”
Also speaking, the UNIBEN Student Union Government (SUG) President, Foster Amadin, told Newsmen that the Vice Chancellor, and management team has been making necessary calls and the commissioner of police is also aware and expressed his displeasure over the last night incident by unknown persons.
He said he urged all students to remain calm as the situation is under control.
“I urge all students to stay calm and go about their normal schedule and academic works”, Amadin said
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