As early as 5:30 AM this morning, two police vans are reported to have been stationed opposite the Alexander Brown Hall Gate, even as students prepare to resume demonstrations against the now 104-day continued power outage.
Conversations held by student leaders with the Police men, who are from the State Police Headquarters, Yemetu, revealed no clear motive on the part of the men of the Force. However, they encouraged students to seek other alternatives rather than a protest. One also mentioned further dialogue with UCH’s Chief Medical Director while assuming students that there is no cause for alarm.
As of Press time, a small crowd has formed at the ABH Gate, made up of students from both the Ayodele Falase Post-Graduate Hall and Alexander Brown Hall. Students from the main campus in the University of Ibadan are also on their way as the demonstration begins.
Eriomala John
