The management of Rivers State University has banned undergraduate students from driving personal vehicles on campus between 4pm. and 7am. following the tragic death of a 21-year-old student.
The Acting Registrar, Dr. Idanyingi Daminabo, announced the strict new safety measures on Friday while addressing journalists in Port Harcourt.
The ban comes after a student named Eno Udoson was allegedly knocked down and killed by a speeding vehicle driven by a fellow undergraduate on Tuesday.
Daminabo expressed deep condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased student during the emotional briefing.
Preliminary findings revealed the crash involved two specific students, Darlington Onuaku of the Department of Development and Communication Studies and Obinna Ikechi of the Department of Computer Science.
“Both students have been arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution,” the registrar confirmed.
To ensure campus safety, undergraduates bringing vehicles must now park them at the main gate and use authorized shuttle services to move around.
“Any student found engaging in reckless driving will face suspension, disciplinary proceedings and impoundment of the vehicle involved,” Daminabo warned.
