LASU restricts movement on campus over insecurity

The management of Lagos State University at an emergency meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021, took a decision to ensure students move in and out of the institution at a time that will not compromise their security.

Following the decision, students are not expected on campus any time earlier than 6.30 am and must leave latest by 6.30 pm.

A statement by the Centre for Information Press and Public Relations (CIPPR) read, "Following the reports of some unpleasant incidents bordering on insecurity around the University main Campus, Ojo, the University Management at an emergency meeting on Thursday, 21st January 2021, directed the restriction of movement of students in and out of the University Campus to between the hours of 6:30 a.m and 6:30 p.m daily.

“By this directive, students are expected to arrive on Campus at the earliest by 6:30 am and vacate the premises latest by 6:30 pm.

"Students who wish to stay back on Campus to read overnight must also be on the Campus at 6:30 p.m at the latest, and will not be allowed to leave until 6:30 a.m the following day.

“The University Management urges all students, to continue to be security conscious in view of the worsening security situation in the country.”