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The University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) is reeling in shock and sadness following the tragic death of one of its students, Mr. Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level computer science undergraduate who was allegedly killed in an off-campus shooting incident involving security personnel.
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to occupy the streets and shut down all campuses in Rivers State if justice is not served. According to NANS, Akpakpan was arrested by men in police uniform during a stop-and-search operation on April 16, 2024, and was later shot during an altercation between police officers and individuals in military uniform.
“We demand an immediate investigation into this alleged murder and call on the relevant authorities to bring those involved to book,” said Comrade Jokiel Gideon Chinonso, chairman of NANS Rivers State Joint Campus Council. “If nothing is done, we will not hesitate to occupy the streets and shut down all campuses in Rivers State.
Chinonso emphasised the students’ determination to ensure justice, stating, “We will not allow the lives of our members to be taken without consequences. We demand justice for Godwin Francis Akpakpan and his family.”
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The university has disclosed that it is collaborating with relevant security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. “We expect that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that appropriate actions will be taken in line with justice and the rule of law,” the university’s statement read.
The university management appealed to students and the academic community to remain calm and allow investigations to proceed, assuring that the institution remains committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all students and staff
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