The Nasarawa state Governor Abdullahi Sule has ordered a probe into the incident that left two state university students dead and 23 others receiving treatment on Friday.
According to Channels, Governor Sule in a signed statement after the tragic incident expressed shock over the deaths of the students insisting.
He said, “ I pray their souls rest in peace. Our thoughts and condolences go to their families and friends at this moment of grief”. These young people’s lives cut short at their prime under such circumstances is painful”.
”The Governor has since directed the authorities of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi and security agencies to commence an immediate investigation into the unfortunate occurrence to unveil those behind it.”
The university received palliatives from the state government to distribute to the students to cushion the effect of the economic hardship.
However, some students overpowered the security on the ground, causing a stampede which resulted in death and injuries of the students while they carted away the food items.
