Abia Govt confirms death of ABSU student in cult clash

Abia Govt confirms death of ABSU student in cult clash

Abia State Government says it has commenced investigation into the death of a student of Abia State University, ABSU, who lost his life in a clash between rival cult groups.

Mr Okey Kanu, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, held at the Government House, Umuahia.

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Kanu said: “It has come to the notice of the government that there have been skirmishes in Abia State University, Uturu, within some student groups.

“Some videos have been trending online to the effect that a student lost his life in these skirmishes.

“As a responsive and responsible government, some remedial actions have been taken to restore peace and order on campus.

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“Government has dispatched security agencies to take control of the situation at ABSU.

“Investigation in that regard has been instituted.”

The Commissioner charged students of all tertiary institutions in the state to avoid engaging in any form of violence and actions that could affect their lives and studies.

Abia Govt confirms death of ABSU student in cult clash

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