…The security of the students in the area and their property are no longer guaranteed
…It is the primary responsibility of government to protect lives and property
…No fewer than ten different lodges have been robbed on gunpoint in recent time
The Students Union Government (SUG) President of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik) Comrade Charles Ijeomah has described the constant robbery and rape cases currently rocking some lodges in Ifite as very worrisome.
The SUG President noted that the students of the institution now live in fear, as no one knows when and where the miscreants will storm. While noting that such situation should not be left for the school Management or the SUG to handle, Comrade Ijeomah called on Anambra State Governor, Prof. Soludo, to urgently intervene and tighten up the security of the area.
He said the security of the students in the area and their property are no longer guaranteed, even as he reminded the government of the state of its primary responsibility, which is protection of lives and property.
“This should not be left for the school Management or the SUG. It is the primary responsibility of the government to protect lives and property. And all these things are happening in Awka which is even the seat of government. And these students live in lodges owned by private individuals who pay taxes to the government…,” he said.
He then wondered what the government and the security agencies in the state are waiting for before they would come to the rescue of the students.
“Government should please come to our rescue, as these things are obviously getting out of hands,” Ijeomah concluded.
ANN was reliably informed that the students of the institution planned to stage a protest in Awka metropolis on Friday, to register their grievances and discomfort with the situation. The protest was, however, suspended by the students, in obedience to a plea by the leadership of the SUG of the institution.
One of the female students who was recently raped two times by the hoodlums was said to be a virgin, and has been so traumatized to the point that she attempted to commit suicide, having cried in pains all day long.
Other forms of crime, including murder, have also been reported in the Ifite area in recent time. It was gathered that no fewer than ten different lodges have been robbed on gunpoint in recent time, while no fewer than five female students were raped just yesterday, January 19, at the Ifite area of the students.
According to reports, some of the lodges recently raided by the hoodlums include: Rubez Villa, Ugo Residence, Novenna Lodge, Swiss Lodge, and others, all in Ifite.
ANN reported that the Anambra police Command met with the management of the University, the SUG leadership and some principal officers of the state government on Friday with the aim of addressing the said security challenges.
