Kwara Police Commissioner Backs KWASU’s Tougher Security Rules, Vows Crackdown on Campus Crime

 

The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Adekimi Ojo, has pledged greater support for the safety of students at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, as the institution rolls out new, stricter security measures to curb increasing incidents of robbery and housebreaking around private hostels.

The Police Commissioner made this assurance during an official visit to the university community, where he met with management, student leaders, community vigilantes and inspected affected hostels.

The visit followed growing concern over recent security threats targeting off-campus students.

Welcoming the Commissioner and his entourage, KWASU’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaykh Luqman Alade Jimoh, praised the long-standing partnership between the university and the police, particularly acknowledging the efforts of the Malete Divisional Police Officer in maintaining peace.

“We appreciate the professionalism of the police team here in Malete. However, the recent attacks on our students are deeply troubling. We have taken critical steps internally to address them,” the Vice Chancellor stated.

Among the new policies introduced by the university are:

Mandatory hiring of private security (vigilantes) by hostel owners, with a directive that students should avoid lodging in non-compliant facilities

Ban on commercial motorcycle (Okada) movement beyond 10:00 PM

Compulsory closure of all campus-based shops by 11:00 PM

Restriction on generator usage by students after midnight

Professor Jimoh also commended local community leaders for supporting the institution’s security agenda.

In his remarks, CP Adekimi Ojo expressed satisfaction with the university’s proactive security approach, promising increased police visibility and operational support to enforce the new rules.

He also lauded the Students’ Union Government for its cooperation, describing student leaders as “key stakeholders in community peacebuilding.”

He assured the university community that investigations into recent robbery incidents were ongoing, stating, “We are closing in on the culprits, and I assure you, justice will be served.”

In a notable remark, CP Ojo condemned the illegal act of phone searching by officers, calling it a violation of human rights. “No policeman has the right to randomly search students’ phones on the street. Such behaviour is unlawful and disciplinary action will be taken against any officer found guilty,” he warned.

The Commissioner’s visit included interactions with affected students and members of the local security network. At the Malete Police Division, he encouraged officers and vigilante members to remain committed, promising continuous support to enhance their operations.

The visit underlines the Kwara State Police Command’s growing collaboration with academic institutions in ensuring that learning takes place in a secure and peaceful environment.

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