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Explosion Rocks University Of Calabar | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 06, 2023

Explosion Rocks University Of Calabar | READ DETAILS
The Special Education wing of the University of Calabar (UNICAL)'s library building has been rocked by explosion.

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The explosion which occurred on Monday, July 4, left cracks on the library structure, however, no casualty has been reported.

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Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Florence Obi, has ordered a total evaluation of students and staff from the building.

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The evacuation order was contained in a statement signed by the University's Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe.

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"The decision to shut down the building is with immediate effect.

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"The Chief Security Officer and the University Librarian are to ensure a total evacuation of staff, students and all university properties out of the building with immediate effect.

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"The Chief Security Officer is to seal up the building and ensure the protection of any other university property that may be left behind,ÔÇØ the statement read.

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The management of the university had earlier declared a state of emergency on the ÔÇØdebilitatingÔÇØ left wing of the library.

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