The Governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo,, has ordered the release of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, arrested during a recent protest in the state.
On Saturday, residents of Ekpoma and neighbouring communities took to the streets to protest the spate of kidnapping in the area.
Howevet, the demonstration which had AAU students in attendance, was marred by violence, with military personnel reportedly shooting and injuring a protester identified as Osagie Abraham.
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