A female student of the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) was stabbed on campus late last night, while resisting an alleged rape attempt, triggering fresh fears over worsening insecurity within the institution.
The student, a hostel resident, was reportedly returning after seeing a friend off when she was accosted by unidentified men within the school premises. According to sources, the assailants attempted to sexually assault her, but she resisted and struggled to escape. During the attack, she was stabbed on the palm and left bleeding heavily.
In a desperate bid for help, the injured student reportedly ran to the university clinic, only to find no medical personnel on duty. Fellow students then mobilized and rushed her to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), where she finally received treatment.
The incident has intensified outrage among students, many of whom say insecurity on campus has reached alarming levels. Reports of repeated daylight theft, assaults, and harassment within the school environment have circulated for months, with students accusing the administration of failing to implement effective security measures.
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Several students who spoke anonymously described a climate of fear, saying many now feel unsafe attending lectures or moving around campus after dark. Some expressed concern that the deteriorating security situation could disrupt academic activities and undermine the institution’s learning environment.
As of press time, university authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the attack or outline steps to address the security concerns. Calls are mounting for immediate action, including increased patrols, improved lighting, functional campus surveillance, and round-the-clock staffing of the school clinic.
Students warn that without urgent intervention, confidence in the safety of the campus may continue to erode, placing the future of academic activities at risk.
