Suspected Thief Breaks Into University As Students Decry Poor Security
Tuesday’s attack made it the second insecurity incident in the school recently, as students expressed concerns about inadequate safety measures on campus.
Security at the Western Delta University, owned by former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, was again breached on Tuesday evening when a thief broke into the school environment.
Tuesday’s attack made it the second insecurity incident in the school recently, as students expressed concerns about inadequate safety measures on campus.
A student told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that after the last robbery attack, the Vice-Chancellor assured them that they would be safe and all security measures would be put in place.
The student expressed frustration with the lack of visible security presence despite assurances from the Vice-Chancellor following a previous robbery attack.
“After the last robbery attack, the VC assured us we would be safe and that all security measures would be put in place,” the student said.
“But somehow, a thief still broke into the school. Since the semester began, I haven’t seen any vigilante on ground, only old men are around as security.”
The lack of a robust security apparatus has left many students feeling vulnerable as they call for immediate action to address the recurring incidents.
In June, SaharaReporters reported that a group of armed robbers launched a raid on Western Delta University in Oghara, Delta State, in the early hours of a Thursday, after gaining entry through the rear section that was not fenced.
The sudden attack prompted many students to flee in panic, seeking refuge in a nearby bush, SaharaReporters was told.
The incident occurred in the wee hours pf tje day, with the robbers striking around midnight.
A student, who spoke to SaharaReporters from her hiding place in the bush, had described a dire situation, saying, “We’re currently in a state of emergency. The university has been overrun by armed robbers, and we’re trapped. I’m speaking to you from the bush, where I and some other students fled for safety.
“Western Delta University under siege by armed robbers now. Most of us students escaped to the nearby bush. I’m calling from the bush now in Oghara, Delta State.”
However, when SaharaReporters got in touch with the spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Bright Edafe, he denied that there was siege on the school.
He said some miscreants came into the school on Wednesday night through the back fence and attempted to rob the students.
According to him, the students raised the alarm and the police dispatched personnel to the school but the robbers had fled before the police team got there.
“First of all, the school is not under siege and no student in the bush. Some miscreants came into the school last night through the back that was not fenced.
“They attempted to rob the students, but the students raised alarm, and we dispatched patrol team there, but they ran away before they got there,” he had said.
