The security operatives of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, have arrested one Shehu Tenimu Mohammed, an ND II student of the Department of Public Administration of the institution for being in possession of a locally fabricated revolver pistol while making his way into the campus.
In addition to the illegal possession of the pistol, the suspect was also carrying five rounds of live ammunition while making his way through the main entrance of the Polytechnic on Friday, April 9, 2021.
The arrest of the student was made possible by the strong security network put in place to halt any attempt to breach the ban on End-of- Examination Celebration.
The Polytechnic management under the leadership of Salisu Ogbo, therefore, beefed up security on campus, after a suspect was arrested a few days ago for a similar offence, including daily routine check at the Polytechnic entrance and the premises as students conclude their final year examination.
The security operatives of the institution had on Thursday, April 8, 2021, impounded a tricycle, (Keke NAPEP) which apparently was intended as a decoy for hiding and releasing gunshots outside the school gate.
In the same vein, the gallant security operatives also arrested a non-student suspected to be a hired mercenary with a charm-made “African – bullet” proof on the campus on April 7, 2021.
The suspect who has since been handed over to the law enforcement agency claimed that he came to the campus to celebrate the end of the examination with his sister.
It was the continuation of the security check at the gate that led to the arrest of Mohammed who was coming to the campus purportedly to write his ND II final examination on Friday.
Mohammed was stopped by the ‘stop and search’ officer and was asked to hand over his belongings.
He has since been handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agency for further interrogation and investigation.
Meanwhile, the Rector, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman, has assured members of staff, students, and the general public that no stone would be left unturned in the efforts to ensure that sanity is restored on the campus to make the atmosphere conducive for teaching and learning.
The Rector who commended the security unit of the institution for their efforts, however, appealed to members of the Polytechnic community to always be on the side of the law.