The management of the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, has suspended some students over alleged involvement in a peaceful demonstration. According to reports, the said protest was led by postgraduate students in first semester, It was gathered that the hostels lacked electricity and water for over three days during exam period, forcing the students to take to a peaceful protests.

However, the school management decided to take her actions in the second semester. Those affected are the Mayors and Mayoress of halls of residence, including that of Hall 5 and Keystone hostels. All the three persons are said to be undergraduate students.Even though the students were not directly involved in the protect, the school management reportedly blames them for not curtailing the situation.