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PAAU’s VC Vows to Tackle Insecurity within Varsity Community

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  • Prince Abubakar Audu University's Vice-Chancellor donated two operational vehicles to security agencies to combat insecurity.
  • The university is strengthening its security architecture through collaboration with security agencies and stakeholders.
  • The VC also announced the reconstitution of disciplinary committees and the establishment of a behavioral change committee to address anti-social activities.

The Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, Professor Salisu Usman, has bolstered the institution's security measures by donating two branded operational vehicles to security agencies. This move aims to support anti-cultism operations and enhance overall safety on campus and within the surrounding community.

He made this known at the Expanded Security Stakeholders’ meeting held on June 29, 2026, at the University Council Chamber, where members of the university community, security agencies, traditional rulers, and other critical stakeholders deliberated on strategies for strengthening security within and around the university.

— Public Relations Office of the institutionStatement detailing the Vice-Chancellor's actions and the context of the security meeting.

Professor Usman made the announcement at an Expanded Security Stakeholders' meeting on June 29, 2026. The meeting brought together university officials, security agencies, traditional rulers, and other key stakeholders to strategize on improving security. The Vice-Chancellor stressed the university management's commitment to a safe learning environment through sustained collaboration.

He noted that the university management remains committed to maintaining a secure campus through sustained collaboration with security agencies, traditional institutions and relevant stakeholders.

— Professor Salisu UsmanVice-Chancellor's remarks at the security stakeholders' meeting, emphasizing collaboration.

As part of its efforts to eradicate criminal activities, including cultism, the university acquired two vehicles. One is designated for the Joint Security & Anti–Cultism Squad, while the second will bolster routine security patrols. Additionally, the University Management Committee approved the reconstitution of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee and the Examination Misconduct Committee to enforce university regulations more effectively.

He added that one of the vehicles had been dedicated to anti-cultism operations (Joint Security & Anti – Cultism Squad) whilst the second would strengthen routine security patrols within the university and its environs (Security Patrol Team).

— Professor Salisu UsmanVice-Chancellor explaining the specific use of the donated vehicles.

Professor Usman also revealed the establishment of a Committee on Behavioural Change and Cult Renunciation. This committee will identify, counsel, and rehabilitate students involved in anti-social behavior, offering them a chance to renounce unlawful associations. He warned that those who persist in criminal activities would face legal consequences. The VC also addressed a misleading viral video falsely linking cult activities to the university, clarifying that the incident did not occur there and urging the public to disregard the malicious content.

He described the video as misleading and malicious, circulated with the intention of creating unnecessary panic.

— Professor Salisu UsmanVice-Chancellor refuting a viral video falsely linking cult activities to the university.
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