Gombe university deploys CCTV networks to secure campus Security

By Hajara Leman

Gombe State University (GSU), has undertaken CCTV installations to combat crimes, enhance campus monitoring and protect students.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sani Yauta, said this during a meeting of the University Community Relations Committee.

He said the university recorded cases of theft on the campus, citing the arrest of an individual, who allegedly stole five motorcycles.

Yauta said the school also deployed drones to enhance surveillance at nights, to protect lives and property.

On admission, Yauta said the university approved 150 general cut-off marks, and 200 cut-off marks for law and medicine disciplines.

Yauta said that admission into a course of choice would depend on competition within the candidate’s local government area even if he met the requirements.

“Candidates who do not secure placement in their preferred courses, might be offered alternative programmes,” he said.

Yauta advised parents to allow their wards to study any course offered to them, stressing that every discipline presents valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth.

He, however, raised concerns over encroaching stray animals at the university, destroying plants and landscaping.

While commending members of the committee for their cooperation, Yauta urged them to address the animal encroachment bedevilling the institution.

Mrs Orpha Gabriel, an official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state, urged the university to introduce drug tests for students, and establish a drug-free club.

Mr Sale Danburam, Secretary, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), advised the university management to deal with a former student accused of theft, to serve as a deterrent to others.

Also, Yaya Hammari, an elder statesman, commended the university’s management, and pledged continued support to the institution.