University in crisis after Student death during Phone Snatching Incident

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The Niger State Government has vowed to enhance security measures for students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, following the tragic killing of a 300-level student by suspected phone thieves.

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Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hamidu Jantabo, assured students of improved security during an emergency meeting with stakeholders in Lapai. “We sympathise with you over the loss of your colleague, but we must respond with discipline and responsibility,” Jantabo said. “Violent or intimidating protests will only overshadow your legitimate concerns. Please help us restore calm.”

To address security concerns, Jantabo proposed deploying over 200 trained local vigilantes for community and campus patrols. He also suggested stricter regulations on landlords to ensure students’ accommodations meet basic security standards. “Students shouldn’t be paying ₦200,000 to ₦400,000 for lodges lacking gates, proper lighting, or security post. We must hold landlords accountable,” Jantabo emphasized

The government plans to collaborate with the Niger State Urban Development Board to identify and take action on unapproved lodges. “I believe that 95 percent of these lodges lack official approval,” Jantabo said.

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Vice Chancellor Mohammed Sulaiman urged students to take personal responsibility for their security. “Security is a shared responsibility. Students must be alert, observant, and informed about their environment. Don’t live in isolation. Know the people living around you and report anything suspicious,” Sulaiman advised.

The government has pledged to work with the university and students to deliver lasting security reforms

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