Unrest as Students Beaten, Forced into Gutters, Detained During Union Election

Reports have emerged alleging that students were subjected to physical assault, forced into gutters, and detained during a student union election in Ekiti State. These incidents reportedly occurred following the deployment of soldiers by a local council chairman, purportedly to disrupt the electoral process.​

Eyewitnesses claim that the presence of military personnel at the election venue led to chaos, with students being beaten and some forced into gutters. Several students were also reportedly detained during the incident.​

The involvement of soldiers in the student union election has raised concerns among stakeholders. Many have questioned the appropriateness of deploying military personnel for a civilian electoral process, especially within an academic environment.​

As of now, there has been no official statement from the local council chairman or the military authorities regarding the allegations. Student bodies and human rights organizations are calling for an independent investigation into the incident to ensure accountability and prevent future occurrences.​

This incident underscores the need for clear guidelines on the involvement of security forces in civilian matters, particularly in sensitive environments like educational institutions.