Lalong orders probe into killing of Plateau poly student during protest

Simon Lalong, governor of Plateau, has ordered a probe into the killing of a student of Plateau State Polytechnic (PSP) during a protest.

On Monday, students of the institution had taken to the streets to demonstrate against the postponement of their semester exams.

The development had come after lecturers at the polytechnic embarked on an indefinite strike to protest non-implementation of their demands.

The student was said to have been killed by a stray bullet after security operatives allegedly opened fire at the demonstrators who blocked major roads.

The deceased was said to have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment after the incident but was eventually pronounced dead.

According to NAN, in a statement on Tuesday by Dan Manjang, the state commissioner of information, Lalong condemned the killing of the student.

The governor also assured family of the deceased that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure those found culpable are brought to book.

“This is a very sad development which the government totally condemned and has, therefore, directed an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of the student,” it read.

“While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the government assures that it will not spare anyone found culpable in the killing of the student.”

The statement added that a government delegation has been directed to visit the family of the victim and sympathise with them over the unfortunate incident.