The Management of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) Katsina has shut down the school for one week following protests by students over killing of one of their colleagues by the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) operatives.
The students’ protest which began on Sunday when the student was shot dead continued Monday morning.
Subsequently, the management of the University announced a one-week Mid-Semester break starting from Feb. 24. to calm frayed nerves.
The FUDMA Vice Chancellor, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, announced the decision of the Senate to close the school in a statement issued in Katsina on Monday.
Bichi further advised the students to leave campus before 6.00 p.m. on Feb. 24.
“The Management wishes the students a happy and peaceful mid-semester break,” he said.
Reports indicated that the JTF members on Sunday shot the student, alleging that he was an informant.
(NAN)
