Nigerian army arrest TASUED SUG President

The Students Union President (SUP) of  Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Sodiq Ridwan, have been arrested by men of the Nigerian army.

The SUP popularly known as Reliable Surz, was arrested on today as he intervened in a matter involving students while they were protesting.

It was gathered that Reliable Surz and many other students were taken into custody by soldiers attached to Ilese Barracks.

A student said the students were moving in different cars when Army personnel stopped them around Conoil Filling Station.

“They stopped students’ cars, ordered them to step out and were checking their phones. As they stopped more cars, the situation got tense.

“Expectedly, students called the SUP on the phone. Ridwan rushed to the scene but was arrested. Many other students were taken too.”

Another source stated that the students got unruly as they moved in a convoy in continuation of final year examination celebration.

TASUED Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wole Banjo confirmed that the military personnel arrested the students.

“I appeal to students to stay calm. I assure you that we are working to ensure the peaceful resolution of the matter”, the VC said.

Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, gave a similar assurance: “We are on top of the situation.”

Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 2 Division Ibadan, Captain Ikedichi Iweha, promised to find out details of the incident and revert.

“I am just hearing it from you. I will make calls and provide an update later”, the spokesman said.

The student government president (sometimes called “student body president,” “student council president” or “school president”) is generally the highest-ranking officer of a student union.