El-Rufai Speaks On Protesting Student’s Death

Governor Nasir El-rufai has reacted to the death of a student of the Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya during protest against the hike of school fees.

While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the governor said the state government had no hand in the deployment of the security men who allegedly fired the shots that killed the student.

Meanwhile, no word has been heard from the security agencies as concerning the fate of the security personnel who fired the shots at the unarmed students.

A statement on Monday evening, issued by Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs in Kaduna, quoted Governor El-rufai as commiserating with the family of the deceased and claiming ignorance on the operations of the security men that led to the death of the student.

The statement read: “The Kaduna State Government is awaiting full reports on Monday’s protest by students of the Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya.”

“In the preliminary report received so far, one student lost his life and some others were wounded, while three security personnel also sustained injuries.”

“The Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai condoled the family of the student that lost his life, and wished the students and operatives who sustained injuries speedy recovery. The government of Kaduna State also wishes to debunk reports that it deployed security operatives to suppress protesting students. KDSG is awaiting briefings to enable it understand the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate violent incidence in Gidan Waya.”

“At the time of this update, the Governor is awaiting reports from the military, police, DSS, the management of the institution, the student union as well as the traditional institution in the area. The government will publicise its findings after receipt of the expected reports.”

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