Cultists shoot 100-level student as Rivers varsity suspends SUG week

Tension grips Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State, Nigeria, following a shooting incident on campus that left a 100-level student injured. Suspected cultists reportedly opened fire on the student on Wednesday, just two days after a violent clash between rival cult groups, the Vikings and Klu Klux Klan, had already heightened security concerns.

Details surrounding the latest shooting remain scarce, but sources indicate the injured student was rushed to a hospital for surgery to remove bullet fragments. Friends of the victim are reportedly pooling funds to cover the medical expenses. It remains unconfirmed whether the student was affiliated with any cult group.

A viral video circulating online shows the injured student receiving care on a hospital bed, being transported back to the university campus by coursemates. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the earlier clash on Monday involved two suspected cult groups and stated an investigation was underway.

In response to the escalating violence, the university's management has suspended all remaining activities for the Students' Union Government Week. Students have been instructed to return to their academic pursuits on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with the warning that failure to attend lectures will result in accountability for their actions. The management urged students to avoid any behavior that could disrupt their studies or threaten the university's peace and security.