The Edo State Government has said that 38 students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested for protesting in the area will be released.

The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, disclosed this to Newsmen, saying that some have been released while others would regain freedom soon.

He noted that the masterminds of the unrest living outside Edo fomented trouble, leading to the destruction of properties.

According to him, some items were stolen from the palace of the monarch in the area.

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Iyamu, however, said that following the return to normalcy in the area, the government has approved the resumption of academic activities.

Source: Channels