The Senate of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State has shut the school following its invasion by military personnel and arrest of some of its students.
This followed an earlier confrontation between some students of the school and the military personnel at a checkpoint.
According to available information, the students reportedly kicked after some of them were harassed at a military checkpoint at ConOil, a petroleum company close to the school.
A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the school, A.O. Odubela, said the students were to vacate the school following the tension generated by the development.
The statement read: “Sequel to the incident that occurred on Thursday 28th October, 2021 on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway, the Management of Tai Solarin University of Education Ijagun,Ogun State hereby states as follows;
“That the incident occurred at a military check point close to a Conoil Filling Station, on the Sagamu-Benin expressway in the evening on Thursday, 28th October, 2021.
“That the University authority was contacted that some of her students were harassed and consequently taken to Ilese Baracks after being arrested.
“The Commandant of Ilese Barrack was contacted and he confirmed that his officers were on official operation on the Sagamu-Benin expressway, assuring the University that he will look into the matter.
“It should be made clear that the University Management at no time invited any military personnel or security agencies into the campus as all the university campuses are peaceful and calm.
“No student was abducted from any of the University’s Campuses, nor was any student shot dead.
“The Senate of Tai Solarin University of Education Ijagun, Ogun State at its emergency meeting directed that all students are to vacate the University’s Campuses immediately .
“Parents are thus advised to contact their wards and ensure they return home forthwith.”