Osun State Polytechnic has been temporarily closed following a violent clash between rival cult groups on campus, which led to unrest and a safety scare for students and staff. The institution, which had initially planned to hold its matriculation ceremony, has postponed the event due to the ongoing security concerns.
The clash, which reportedly occurred late last week, involved students affiliated with different cult groups, resulting in disruptions across the campus. Local authorities, along with the school administration, took swift action to ensure the safety of everyone, leading to the decision to shut down the polytechnic until further notice.
In a statement, the management of Osun Polytechnic expressed its regret over the disruption and assured students and their families that their safety was the institution’s top priority. “The closure is a precautionary measure in response to the recent security threat. We are working closely with law enforcement agencies to restore order on campus,” the statement read.
The delay in matriculation, a significant event for the new intake of students, has raised concerns among parents and students alike, especially with the academic calendar now being affected. The ceremony, which was expected to welcome new students into the polytechnic, will be rescheduled once normalcy returns to the campus.
Authorities have urged students to remain at home until further notice and have promised to communicate any updates promptly. The cult violence on Nigerian university and polytechnic campuses has been an ongoing issue, with institutions across the country grappling with the challenge of maintaining peace and discipline within their student bodies.
As Osun Polytechnic works to resolve the crisis, students are anxiously awaiting news on when they will be able to resume their studies and participate in the postponed matriculation ceremony. Meanwhile, the local community continues to call for stronger measures to curb the influence of cultism on campuses across Nigeria.
