The Federal Polytechnic in Bauchi has been shut down after a protest by students turned chaotic on Monday.
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The unrest followed a late-night attack on several hostels by armed men on Sunday, leaving students injured and valuables stolen.
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Early in the day, students blocked the school’s main gates to demand action from management and security agencies. The demonstration escalated when suspected hoodlums joined, moving the protest to the nearby federal highway and obstructing traffic.
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Police officers deployed to the scene used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Some students responded by throwing stones, but security forces eventually regained control.
Student leaders described the incident as unprecedented in the school’s history and expressed frustration over the security breach. They accused the management of failing to protect students and demanded stronger measures to prevent future attacks.
The management announced the closure of the institution to restore order, directing students to vacate the campus until further notice. An investigation into the attack and the unrest is expected to follow.
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