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.
The explosion which occurred on Monday, July 4, left cracks on the library structure, however, no casualty has been reported.
Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Florence Obi, has ordered a total evaluation of students and staff from the building.
The evacuation order was contained in a statement signed by the University’s Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe.
“The decision to shut down the building is with immediate effect.
“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.
“The Chief Security Officer is to seal up the building and ensure the protection of any other university property that may be left behind,” the statement read.
The management of the university had earlier declared a state of emergency on the ”debilitating” left wing of the library.
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