Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested Sodiq Ridwan, Students Union President (SUP) of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
Ridwan, a.k.a. Reliable Surz, was arrested on Thursday as he intervened in a matter involving students. Students are currently protesting.
As reported by Daily Post, Ridwan and scores of his colleagues were taken into custody by soldiers attached to Ilese Barracks.
Another source said the students got unruly as they moved in a convoy in continuation of final year examination celebration.
The Vice Chancellor of TASUED, Prof. Wole Banjo confirmed that the military arrested the students.
“I appeal to students to stay calm. I assure you that we are working to ensure the peaceful resolution of the matter”, the VC said.
Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, gave a similar assurance: “We are on top of the situation.”
Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 2 Division, Captain Ikedichi Iweha, promised to find out details of the incident and revert.
“I am just hearing it from you. I will make calls and provide an update later”, the spokesman said.
