By our Reporter
A known for peace environment has turned violent as Students of Tai Solarin University of Education protest the arrest of their colleagues, including the Students’ Union president.
The protest however turned violent and many soldiers were seen in armoured tanks and Hilux vehicles.
The students chanted anti-oppression songs and dared the soldiers to “kill” them.
It was learnt that soldiers had on Thursday raided the varsity’s campus Thursday and allegedly arrested some students.
The students’ union in a statement by its Senate President, Moradeyo Johnson, and Chief Judge,
Ayobami Kareem, claimed that some of the students were extorted.
Tart of the statement read, “Uniformed men of Nigerian military invaded the students’ community of our dear university and melted absolute injustice, extortion, and assaults on peace-loving students.
“TASUEDITES who are going by their legitimate and calm businesses were cornered at CONOIL Filling Station, the Express Road that leads to the University second gate. They were arrested and assaulted for no reason. To make things worst, the soldiers asked students to bail themselves up with N50, 000 and those who could not do that were detained and taken away.
The Institution Acting Registrar in a Statement signed by Tunde Oduwole said that Senate at its emergency meeting directed student to vacate the campus immediately.
He however urged parents to contact their child and ensure a seamless return home.
However,no date of resumption was announced.