Insecurity: Gombe University Deploys Drones, CCTV Networks to Secure Campus, Protect Students, Community

Gombe State University (GSU) is bolstering its security measures by deploying drones for nighttime surveillance and installing a comprehensive CCTV network across its campus. These initiatives are designed to safeguard students, staff, and university property against increasing insecurity and criminal incidents.

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The management is taking the issue of security seriously and will continue to ensure the students and contiguous community remain protected and secured.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sani Yauta revealed these measures during a meeting of the University Community Relations Committee. He noted that the university has experienced theft, including the recent arrest of an individual suspected of stealing five motorcycles. The new surveillance systems are intended to improve monitoring, deter crime, and ensure the safety of everyone within the university premises and its surrounding community.

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Candidates who do not secure placement in their preferred courses, might be offered alternative programmes.

Beyond security, the meeting addressed student admissions, with Prof. Yauta confirming a general cut-off mark of 150 and 200 for law and medical disciplines. He advised parents to be open to alternative programs if their preferred courses are unavailable due to competition, emphasizing that all disciplines offer valuable opportunities.

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If you want a healthy baby and a healthy mother, you must make sacrifices.

Prof. Yauta also raised concerns about stray animals damaging the university's landscaping, which represents a significant investment. He urged the committee to help find solutions to this issue. Additionally, representatives from the National Drugs Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) suggested implementing drug tests for students and establishing a drug-free club, while a community leader advised strict action against a former student accused of theft to serve as a deterrent.

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if government wants to take care of the community, it must subsidise. If not, there will be problems.