Kwara State Poly Prospective Candidates Protest Non-Admission

[Shola Sholaz]

Candidates that applied  for admission into Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin for the 2014/2015 academic session staged a protest against their non-inclusion in the recently released admission list.
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The protesters, barricaded the gate of the institution as early as 8.30 am on Thursday and prevented vehicular and human traffic around the area while they sang war songs.
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In his reaction, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications Division, Mr. Moshood Amuda said that the Polytechnic management was disturbed by the action of the protesters as admissions are given on merit.
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Confirming the incident, the Police PRO in Kwara State, Mr. Ajayi Okasanmi said that 13 of the protesters were arrested by the police during the protest and investigations are ongoing.