Two students arrested for stealing in Rivers State University hostels

Two students of the Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, have been arrested in connection with recent theft incidents reported in campus hostels. According to a statement signed by the University Registrar, Mrs. I. B. S. Harry, the suspects a female student caught stealing money and clothing in Hostel C, and a male student found with a stolen laptop in Hostel F were apprehended within the same week. Both students have been evicted from the hostels, handed over to their parents, and will face the Students Disciplinary Committee for further action. This development follows rising concerns from students about increasing theft, particularly in female hostels. On Monday, July 28, hoodlums reportedly broke into Hostel H through a window at around 5 a.m., stealing mobile phones and other valuables. Students have criticized the universitys security department, accusing it of prioritizing enforcement of dress codes over ensuring safety. This is not the first time such incidents have occurred. In August 2023, armed robbers reportedly invaded Hostel D, gaining entry through the laundry room wall and they made away with students’ valuables, with some reports claiming students were r@ped. Reacting to the latest incidents, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, visited Hostel C on Friday, August 1, 2025, and ordered immediate security upgrades, including the erection of a new security post in front of the hostel, deployment of additional security personnel in the area, and installation of protective gadgets around vulnerable drainage channels near the hostel. He also instructed hostel porters to be more vigilant and thoroughly screen all visitors. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, today, Friday, 1st August, 2025, visited Hostel C and directed that a security post be erected in front of the hostel immediately, alongside the deployment of additional security operatives and installation of protective gadgets around the drainage close to the hostel. He urged the porters to be vigilant and screen all visitors, the statement read. The university assured students, parents, and staff of its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure campus environment. The post Two students arrested for stealing in Rivers State University hostels appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.