Students of the University of Port Harcourt went on rampage Tuesday to protest the murder of four of their colleagues by youths in Omuokiri-Aluu community last Friday. They set ablaze no fewer than 12 houses in the community. Consequently, the university has been shut down by the authorities.
Spokesman of the university Dr William Wordi confirmed the closure of the school to our correspondent on phone. He said he was going to send an official statement, but it was yet to come at press time.
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