Academic activities were on Thursday disrupted by armed bandits who invaded that Western Delta University, Oghara, in Delta State.
According to PUNCH Metro, the hoodlums gained entry into the campus through an unfenced perimeter.
But luck ran out on the robbers as students, upon sensing danger, quickly raised the alarm. In the process the bandits sought safety in nearby buildings in the area.
The law enforcement agents were said to have responded to the distressed calls by the student and their presence, therefore, prevented any casualties. There was also no serious disruption to the university’s operations. This is even as the invaders were said to have fled in different directions at sighting the security operatives.
The incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe.
He said, “They (the suspected robbers) entered through the broken fence at the back of the school. But the police responded swiftly, and they fled.”
A student leader in the University, Simeon Okpoko, who spoke to the media stated that “the incident underscores ongoing security challenges facing educational institutions. He, therefore, highlighted the importance of vigilant security measures to safeguard students and staff alike.”
According to reports, the management of the University is now stepping up its security measures. This is to prevent future incidents from occurring.
The university is also geared up to maintain the safety of the university community.
source: PUNCH
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