The Kwara State Polytechnic says normal academic activities have resumed on campus following a brief protest by some students, but reactions from students online suggest a different picture of what happened.
The institution made this known in a press release shared on its official page on March 24 2026, stating that the situation had been brought under control after tensions earlier in the day.
According to the Polytechnic, the incident was triggered by the presence of security operatives carrying out duties in nearby Agbede village, which reportedly caused concern among some students.
A section of students, the management said, later protested by burning tyres along Old Jebba Road before security personnel intervened.
“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 school also maintained that no student was arrested during the operation, while commending security agencies for what it described as a swift response.
However, shortly after the statement was posted, several students took to the comment section challenging the official account and raising concerns over alleged arrests and security presence on campus.
A user identified as Joseph described the situation in the state as troubling for young people, “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.”
In a separate reaction, Olamilekan Ololade, who posted alongside a video, questioned the management’s position, asking why 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 also criticised the institution’s management of student welfare.
A commenter, Operepete, alleged that students were asked to vacate hostels despite ongoing sessions, while Ayomide dismissed the school’s claim of adequate security presence, insisting that the situation was not properly handled.
“Lie, lies, lies. No securities… Why would they have access into the school premises during exam periods?” the user wrote.
Despite the conflicting accounts, the Polytechnic insisted that the campus and surrounding areas are safe, urging residents to go about their normal activities.
Protest rocks Kwara Poly, management claims calm as students dispute account
