The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi, has begun enforcement of new security measures across campus following the murder of a 300-level Biochemistry student by suspected cultists within the institution.
Under the new directives, the management said that no student will be allowed to bring personal cars or motorcycles, including Haojue, TVS, and other “rubber-rubber” bikes, onto campus until further notice.
According to the school, the new measures being enforced within the varsity premises were meant to protect staff, students, and stakeholders after the incident which the management described as an unfortunate security breach.
This came yesterday after two suspects were apprehended over the student’s murder by the school’s internal security in connection with the incident on June 11, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Salisu Usman.
In a notice signed by the Registrar, Siyaka Audu, after the University Management Committee’s 401st Regular Meeting, the school stressed that tinted vehicles and vehicles with concealed number plates are also barred.
The management said the main gate would be the only entrance and exit, while other gates would be open only to pedestrians.
Aside from that, the management directed students to display their Identity Cards while on campus to differentiate them from visitors.
The Chief Security Officer, it said, would register commercial motorcycle riders with union leaders and enforce a 35km speed limit.
It added that vehicle owners must obtain Vehicle Identification Tallies from the CSO, with a N5,000 fine for misplaced tallies.
The varsity management added that the suspension of all unauthorised student gatherings remains in force.
Management also directed the CSO, Director of Physical Planning, and Director of Works and Maintenance to block all illegal routes into the campus.
To ease movement, it said solar-powered tricycles will complement campus shuttles, just as it urged strict compliance and cooperation with the 11-man committee investigating the breach.