Akwa Ibom Poly Students protest police brutality, increasing insecurity

Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic In Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, went out to the streets until protest Against the escalation of insecurity and the alleged bakery of the police, declaring that they no longer feel safe.

Led by the President of the Government of the Student Union (SUG), Geoffrey GeorgeThe protesters gathered at the main gate of the institution around 8:15, chanting songs of solidarity and wearing banners such as “End Police Brutality Now”, “Protecting, Salvation, does not abuse” and “this extortion must stop”.

Speaking to journalists, George lamented the qualifying students because of the harassment on both the police and the criminal elements within the community.

“Last week, a video was circulating on social networks showing that a student of our institution is beaten and dragged by the police“He said.

He continued to decrete the frequent extortion of students by the Ikot Ekpene police, stating, “We are not safe, especially those living in nearby communities. Hoodlums snatches our phones and even kill the students. Only in the last year, I buried more than five students who were killed by criminals who broke out in their homes, stole their objects and killed them as the police looked the opposite. “

One of the student activists, who spoke anonymously, insisted that the protest should continue until the government intervenes.

“The rector called SUG directors this morning, warning to stop the protest, but we refuse to return. Our students are in danger, and the world must know that the police do not protect us. Instead, they are busy extorting money from students fighting while our colleagues die. “

Meanwhile, State Police Public Relations officer, DSP Timpon JohnHe confirmed that the police commissioner, Baba Azarea, invited the students to a meeting to address their concerns.

“The police commissioner scheduled a meeting with the students this morning to solve these problems. There will be no protest. Students seen at the school gate earlier were preparing to attend the meeting“Said John.