Authorities of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State,
southsouth Nigeria, have announced the re-opening of the institution for
academic activities.
The
institution was shut last month in the wake of violent protest over the murder
of four students by a mob in Aluu community.
A
statement signed by the Deputy Registrar of the University, Williams Wodi said
the decision to re-open the school was reached after an emergency meeting held
by the University Senate on Wednesday.
The
statement urged all students to return to the campus before weekend as normal
lectures would begin on Monday, 12 November.
It
assured that peace has returned to the university’s neighborhood especially
Omuokiri-Aluu where the four male students of the institution were lynched last
month.
The
statement further said that the Vice Chancellor of Uniport, Professor Joseph
Ajienka has met with the landlords in Aluu who have guaranteed the safety of
the students and staff living in the community.
this is the country we live in......where there's no respect for the human lives. sad. so the Aluu 4 case is closed?
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