According to reports reaching FRESHOUT9ja, a protest which eventually became a riot is ongoing within the premises of the University of Uyo which is located in Uyo, the capital of Akwa-ibom state.
Sources say the protest was because engineering students were tranferred from the main campus to the permanent site while the students requested for transportation means through their peaceful protest till security operatives came to disrupt the protest.
Security operatives have reportedly fired shots of teargas into the air while there are reported cases of certain students who have fainted as a result of the fumes. Also, the school gates have been shut preventing entry or exit.
we'll keep you posted as we get more information.
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