Kogi University Shut Down Indefinitely as Students Protest Colleagues’ Death in Accident

The Federal University, Lokoja, in Kogi State, has been shut down indefinitely to prevent further loss of lives and property.

This decision was announced in a statement issued on Thursday, February 20, by the institution’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie, and shared with the press in Lokoja.

According to the management, students had blocked the university’s main gate since the tragic accident on Monday, February 17, which claimed the lives of five students, making access to the campus difficult.

The statement reads: “The closure followed the unfortunate loss of lives of five students to a tragic trailer accident at Felele, on Monday 17th February, 2025.

“Since the incident, students have barricaded the gates of the university despite magnanimous intervention from the state government as well as frantic efforts and appeals by the university management for calm.

“Accordingly, arising from the advice of the state security agencies and to forestall further loss of lives and prosperity, the vice chancellor after due consultation with the management has decided on behalf of the Senate that the university, both campuses be closed down indefinitely.

“Students are to vacate campuses on or before 12 noon on Thursday, February 20.”