In response to the growing spate of robberies in Malete, the host community of Kwara State University (KWASU), stakeholders have imposed new restrictions on movement and night-time activities aimed at curbing insecurity and protecting students and residents. The resolution was reached during a high-level meeting convened by the university management on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Under the new regulations, commercial motorcycles are banned from operating beyond 10 p.m., while all forms of commercial activity and individual movement must cease by 11 p.m. Generator sets are to be switched off by midnight, and night parties have been completely prohibited within the community until further notice.
The meeting, held at the university premises, was initiated by the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh. It was attended by the extended university management, the Chairperson of Moro Local Government Council Hajia Mariam Abdulwasiu, members of the traditional institution in Malete, representatives of security agencies, the KWASU Alumni Association, and the Student Union body.
A critical outcome of the meeting was the decision to establish a joint security committee. This committee will comprise representatives from the university, the Malete community, the students’ union, and security operatives. Its primary function will be to coordinate strategies to address insecurity and monitor compliance with the new restrictions.
In addition to the curfews, all private hostel operators in Malete have been directed to engage trained security personnel. The university, in collaboration with the community and local government, will also employ professional vigilantes to provide additional security presence across Malete.
Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, while speaking at the meeting, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of students. He emphasized that the recent attacks had raised serious concerns and stressed that the new measures were necessary steps to protect the university environment.
“We will not allow this wave of insecurity to persist,” Professor Jimoh declared. “Our students must feel safe. We appreciate the support of the Malete community and security agencies, but more must be done. Security is everyone’s responsibility, and we urge all residents to report suspicious activities.”
Chairperson of Moro Local Government Council, Hajia Mariam Abdulwasiu, applauded the university’s proactive response. She noted that the Council would take steps to legalize the resolutions through a formal bylaw, making them enforceable under local legislation.
Hajia Abdulwasiu also revealed that the local government would recruit and deploy ten additional vigilantes to the Malete area. These security personnel would be equipped with necessary gadgets and integrated into the existing structure for maximum effectiveness.
To support infrastructure for safety and basic services, the Chairperson announced the donation of a transformer to improve electricity supply within the community. She added that new gates would be installed on roads leading to Malete to regulate nighttime movements.
In a show of compassion for recent victims of robbery incidents, Hajia Abdulwasiu further announced a monetary donation of one million Naira. The fund will go toward supporting students and residents who suffered losses during the last wave of attacks.
The Nigeria Education News can confirm that security presence in Malete has already increased since the meeting, with joint patrols spotted around student residential areas. Some hostel owners have also commenced screening processes to hire security guards.
The Acting Director of University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, in a follow-up statement, reiterated the university’s resolve to work closely with all relevant authorities and stakeholders to maintain peace in Malete and ensure that learning is not disrupted by avoidable security threats.
