Kogi State Polytechnic Shut Down After Lecturer’s Death During Ebira And Igala Clash

The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has closed down the institution indefinitely following the killing of a senior lecturer, Mr Nathaniel Abimaje by some students during an clash between students of the main ethnic groups in the state.

Mr Abimaje said to be a senior lecturer was allegedly stabbed to death by his students when trying to settle a dispute amongst them.

The polytechnic has being shut down indefinitely and students were asked to vacate their hostels as security operatives now patrol the institution.

The management of the school stated that the institution is shut down to prevent the crisis from degenerating.