The Management of Benue State University in Makurdi has imposed a one-month suspension on all medical students from 200 to 600 levels.

This was made known in a memo shared by the Benue State University in Makurdi on Monday, TVC reports.

The suspension comes in the wake of a peaceful protest organised by medical students, during which they raised concerns about the arbitrary withdrawal of their peers, water shortages, and overcrowded living conditions, with up to five students in a room designed for two.

An internal memorandum, signed by the Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Mfaga Modom, outlined the terms of the suspension. It specifies that all affected students must vacate their school hostels by 10:00 AM on Monday, October 30, 2023, and are scheduled to return on Wednesday, November 25.

Dr. Modom further stated in the memo that upon their return, each student must provide a Sworn Affidavit from a competent Court of Law, affirming their good conduct. Additionally, each of the students must come with a parent or guardian responsible for signing an undertaking of good conduct.