students over the murder of their colleagues at Omuokiri village,
Aluu, one of the host communities of the institution.
A statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information of the University,
Dr. Williams Wodi, said the senate of the school took the decision to
re-open the institution at a meeting held last night.
He said the authorities were satisfied that peace had returned to the
neighbouring communities and that the security of staff and students
were guaranteed.
"I can confirm to you that the Senate met in an Emergency meeting on
Wednesday (yesterday) and directed that the University be reopened
immediately for resumption of normal academic activities.
"All students have been directed to return to the Campus on between
now and the weekend, while lectures will commence on Monday. The
resumption was sequel to the return of peace to the University's
neighbourhood, especially Omuokiri, in Aluu.
"The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ajienka, has met with the
landlords who have guaranteed the safety of students and staff," he
said.
The university was shut down when the National Association of Nigerian
Students (NANS) led a students protest against the murder of four
students of the university at Omuokiri village, Aluu on October 5.
The killings of the students generated national and international
interest as the video clips of the murder were broadcast in the social
media.