The Joint Security Team at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, promptly arrested a non-student found in possession of a pistol inside an examination hall on Monday.
The incident occurred during the ongoing second-semester examinations. Security personnel noticed the suspect, who had a rugged appearance and was carrying a suspicious bag, behaving suspiciously. He was apprehended swiftly before any harm could be done, and the firearm was recovered from him.
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What We Know Now
The individual was confirmed not to be a registered student of the university. The arrest has sparked serious concerns about campus security, the infiltration of outsiders during examinations, and the potential escalation of exam malpractice into violence or targeted threats.
This event underscores broader challenges faced by Nigerian universities, including cultism, involvement of non-students in malpractices, and occasional armed intrusions. It highlights the urgent need for enhanced perimeter control, rigorous student verification processes, and better intelligence gathering on campuses.
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This incident follows the tragic killing of a 300-level Biochemistry student, David Solomon, on the varsity’s campus on June 11. Authorities from PAAU and Kogi State security agencies are expected to thoroughly investigate the suspect’s motives, possible accomplices, and any connections to wider criminal networks. As of now, the university management is yet to issue an official statement.
The timely intervention by the security team with the gunman arrested in PAAU exam hall demonstrates that vigilance remains crucial in preventing potentially tragic outcomes on Nigerian campuses.
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