Kogi varsity students lament robberies in host community
The students of Prince Abubakar Audu University, formerly Kogi State University, Anyigba Campus, have lamented the frequent operations of armed robbers terrorising the community in Dekina Local Government Area of the state.
The students told PUNCH Metro on Monday that some armed robbers burgled hostels off campus and carted students’ belongings, especially gadgets. They said the robberies were rampant in the school area, and claimed that no solution had yet to be proffered.
Our correspondent learnt that the robbers operated at midnight with guns, machetes, and other dangerous weapons. In a recent video following last Tuesday’s robbery made available to our correspondent, the doors of the burgled apartment, despite being metallic, were broken into.
A student, who identified as Michael Benedict, said the disturbing activities of the robbers was a threat to the safety of students living in the host community. He also disclosed to our correspondent their