- Gunmen attacked off-campus hostels at Ekiti State University (EKSU) late Monday night, robbing students of laptops, phones, and cash.
- Students report that the attacks in the Phase 2 area have persisted for three days, coinciding with their examination period.
- The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect and stated that investigations are currently ongoing.
Chaos erupted late Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as armed men stormed several student hostels at the Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Ado-Ekiti.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the attackers targeted off-campus residences in the Phase 2 area, moving systematically from room to room to dispossess students of their valuables while many were reportedly awake studying for exams.
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Eyewitnesses and victims took to social media to raise the alarm, describing a night of terror that forced many to flee for safety.
One student, posting on X (formerly Twitter), revealed that the insecurity in the area has been a growing concern, noting that the community has faced similar raids for three consecutive days.
The sudden surge in violence has left the student population in a state of high anxiety as they balance academic pressures with safety fears.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Police Command, Abutu Sunday, confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
He disclosed that a suspect has already been apprehended in connection with the robbery and is currently undergoing interrogation.
The police spokesperson assured the public that necessary security measures have been deployed to the affected areas to prevent a recurrence of the attack.
While no fatalities have been confirmed, the incident has reignited a heated debate over the safety of students living in off-campus accommodations.
Many EKSU students are now calling on the state government and university management to provide permanent security outposts in student-populated areas.
They argue that the poor security infrastructure around these hostels makes them easy targets for criminal elements.
The university community remains on edge as security agencies intensify patrols.
Students have urged the authorities to ensure that those responsible for the three-day siege are brought to justice to restore a sense of safety during the ongoing examination season.
