Uyo High School
Uyo High School is a government secondary school in Uyo local government area, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria.[1][2] It is a public institution serving a student population of about 5,000. The school is located along Oron road, Uyo.[3][4]
Cultism and violence
The school has been known in recent years for reported cult-related unrest and violence.[5][6]
In June 2021, the school was shut down following a cult-related clash. Students engaged in violent behavior led to them smashing the glass structure of a Mobil filling station across the street. The principal had detained several suspected cultists at the police station.[7][8]
References
- ↑ "Revival of Secondary School Football begins in Akwa Ibom, draws done for Invitational tournament". SportsRation. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Admin. "In Akwa Ibom, Free Education Comes At A Grave Cost". CrossRiverWatch. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Anthony (4 July 2018). "Of dilapidated schools in Akwa Ibom". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Nwafor (18 October 2024). "Foundation sensitises Akwa Ibom students on basic hygiene tips". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Anthony, Lovina (24 June 2021). "Uyo High School shut down as students give principal 24 hours ultimatum to release detained cultists". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Ukpong, Cletus (20 February 2020). "Akwa Ibom govt shuts school after violent students' protest". Premium Times. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Ekponta, Iniobong (13 July 2021). "A'Ibom residents, stakeholders worry over rising cult mayhems in public schools". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Nation, The (1 July 2021). "Knocks for govt, parents, as cultists overrun Akwa Ibom public schools". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
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