Ibadan College shut down after EFCC operatives clashed with staff, students

The management of the Federal College of Forestry in Ibadan has taken the decision to close the institution indefinitely. This decision comes in the aftermath of a confrontation between college staff and students and officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

On Tuesday, EFCC operatives arrived at the college for a routine verification of a surety’s address and identity, but the situation escalated into a violent clash with staff and students. The EFCC had duly informed the college community about their mission. As a result of this incident, the college has been temporarily shut down.

The Public Relations Officer of the college, Mr Kehinde Olawale, said that the college had been closed as a result of the incident

He said: “The school has been closed to douse tension. We have gone to Eleyele Police Station to complain. We have sent a circular to the students.

“What we have decided to do now is close down the school. We don’t want to see any student for now; this was done to douse the tension.”