The governor clarified that the protest was not organised by AAU students, describing it as a criminal act by non-students loitering around the campus to cause unrest and take advantage of law-abiding students.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed the immediate release of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students who were wrongly detained during the recent protest against kidnapping in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area.

Speaking on Tuesday, the governor clarified that the protest was not organised by AAU students, describing it as a criminal act by non-students loitering around the campus to cause unrest and take advantage of law-abiding students.

In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Patrick Ebojele, Governor Okpebholo said this during a meeting with AAU Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Osadebamen Ehizogie Michael.

“Intelligence shows that the incident was orchestrated by a group calling themselves the ‘Ambrose Alli Comrade Community,’ made up of individuals who are no longer students but frequent the campus for unlawful activities.

“Any genuine students arrested while order was being restored will be identified and released immediately. We will ensure that affected students are returned to the SUG President. That is a promise I made,” the governor added.

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