TERRIBLE! Nigerian Army Personnel Shoot Dead IBBU Final-Year Student During Protest in Niger
A final-year student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, has reportedly been shot dead by personnel of the Nigerian Army during a protest.
According to the video , the incident is said to have occurred amid a protest involving students of the institution. Details surrounding what triggered the confrontation and the circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
The reported death has sparked concern within the university community, with questions being raised over the conduct of security personnel and the circumstances surrounding the use of firearms during the protest.
IBBU, located in Lapai, has previously witnessed student unrest linked to security concerns. In June 2025, students protested after Abdulwahab Jafar, a student of the university, was killed during an alleged robbery at an off-campus lodge. The protest resulted in the blocking of the Agaie–Lapai highway and prompted the deployment of security personnel to restore order.
The latest reported incident comes at a time when the university community has continued to face tensions over issues affecting students and the institution. In August 2026, the university’s ASUU branch also declared an indefinite strike over alleged delays in implementing provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement.
Authorities are expected to provide clarification on the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting, including the identity of the deceased, the events leading to the confrontation and whether an investigation has been launched.
