Police Open Fire on UniCross Students Protesting Deadly Healthcare Failures

Students of the University of Cross River State began a peaceful protest over inadequate healthcare services. They say poor medical facilities led to the deaths of three classmates. The demonstration turned chaotic when police officers moved in to disperse the crowd. Witnesses report that officers fired live rounds, sparking panic across the campus and nearby areas. Protesting students are calling for an immediate overhaul of the university’s medical system, accountability from school management, and an independent probe into both the reported deaths and the police response. Authorities have yet to confirm the use of live ammunition. Police sources insist their actions were necessary to restore order.

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