Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma who were remanded at the Ubiaja correctional centre.
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The order followed concerns over their detention after a court ruling in Benin.
The affected students were picked up during a protest linked to security worries around the university and its host community.
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They were later arraigned and remanded by a State High Court pending further proceedings.
The governor stepped in after receiving briefings on the situation and the public reaction that followed the arrests. He directed relevant state authorities to take immediate steps to secure the students’ freedom.
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State officials moved swiftly to comply with the directive, working with security agencies and legal officers to ensure the release process followed due process and avoided further tension.
The decision has eased concerns among students, parents, and rights groups, with many seeing it as a move to restore calm and encourage dialogue over issues affecting safety and welfare in the university town.
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