Kwara State Polytechnic has announced that academic activities have resumed following a brief student protest on campus, though reactions from students online suggest a more complicated situation.
In a statement shared on March 24, 2026, the institution said calm had been restored after tensions earlier in the day.
According to the management, the incident was sparked by the presence of security operatives conducting operations in nearby Agbede village, which raised concerns among students.
The school explained that some students later took to the streets, burning tyres along Old Jebba Road, before security personnel stepped in to restore order.
“Management assures the public that normalcy has been completely restored as students scheduled for morning examinations have been checked in and exams are ongoing,” the statement said.
The institution also stated that no student was arrested and commended security agencies for their swift intervention.
However, several students challenged this account in the comment section shortly after the statement was published, alleging that the situation was more serious than reported.
A user identified as Joseph wrote, “The whole of Kwara State is a mess but Ilorin as the capital city is the most unpeaceful place for youths to live.”
Another commenter, DailyWithTao, disputed the claim that no arrests were made, saying, “Dem no arrest student keh, dey arrest students with 3 buses and carry their cars.”
Olamilekan Ololade, who shared a video, questioned why security operatives were seen chasing students within the school premises during examination hours.
Similarly, a user identified as theboy asked, “Where’s the part about EFCC coming to pick students from their hostel?”
Other reactions criticised the school’s handling of the situation. One commenter, Operepete, alleged that students were asked to vacate their hostels despite ongoing academic activities, while another user, Ayomide, dismissed the claim of adequate security presence.
“Lie, lies, lies. No securities… Why would they have access into the school premises during exam periods?” the user wrote.
Despite the conflicting narratives, the Polytechnic maintained that the campus and its surroundings are safe, urging students and residents to continue with their normal activities.
