Protest at University of Uyo,leaves one student dead.

According to report: Yesterday afternoon:
It was  a peaceful demonstration by the Engineering students of the University of Uyo at  the school's Vice Chancellor office,  after the VC - Prof Comfort Ekpo, mandated students to pay N100 for the school bus which used to be free.

The school management had shifted most of the Science student courses to the school's permanent site which is about 20 minutes drive from the main campus, and then made the shuttle N100. That means students will have to pay N200 to and fro everyday to the permanent campus for most of their lectures.

 The peaceful protest turned violent after security officials at the V.C's office tried to stop the students from gaining access to the Vice Chancellor.

The students allegedly retaliated by throwing stones at the security officials, who then called for police back-up which led to the riot. The police arrived the scene and aggravated the situation by firing shots at the students, killing at least one student.

Angry students now proceeded to burn down the VC's office, the exams and records building, and a security office. Students have been evacuated from the hostel, and the school has been shut down indefinitely.