By Alade Adisa
The management of the Delta State University, Abraka, DELSU, has shut down the school following an increase in kidnapping and other criminal activities in the university town.
The decision to shut down was announced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Asagba and it followed an emergency security meeting called by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, scheduled to hold on Thursday at the Government House.
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“I wish to inform you all that due to the security situation in Abraka town, I have directed all our students to remain indoors today, Thursday, June 5, 2025, until Management is certain of the safety of both staff and students.
“Consequently, lectures and other academic activities will not hold today, Thursday, June 5, 2025. Let us all hope for a return to normality after the public holidays.”
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The town has been under siege recently from activities of kidnappers and bandits who are terrorizing the residents with many people killed or abducted.
