Worried by the catalogue of unresolved cases of rape and cult killings, in Akwa Ibom state University, the traditional ruler of Obio Akpa , Obong Akpan Essien has threatened to invoke native juju known in the area as ‘mbiam’ to fish out culprits and sanction students with criminal tendencies.
The traditional ruler who decried the new wave of rape and cult related activities said it has become necessary to engage traditional means to check the menace in the institution before it tarnish the image of the host community.
Essien identified activities of cyclist operators known as ‘Okada’ riders, within the university’s community and undue fraternity between students and unknown visitors as cause of the security challenges.
He expressed fear that the insecurity threatening the institution may soon spread to the host community, which he said has compelled the village council to convened an emergency meeting to review the security situation in the community.
The community leader suggested that government should build hostels, provide perimeter fencing and overhaul internal security system of the university.
The Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Eno Ibanga said he decided to engage leaders of the host community to seek ways to stem the tide of insecurity in the University.
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