Court Orders Police to Reopen Kaduna State University Gates Amid Strike

The Principal District Court of Kaduna State has ordered the police to reopen the gates of Kaduna State University (KASU), which were closed by striking unions. This order was issued on November 10, 2026, after the university’s management sought legal action against the unions.

The court’s decision allows the Commissioner of Police to send officers to remove any barriers blocking access to the university. This includes breaking locks, removing chains, and dismantling other obstacles. The police are instructed to use only necessary force to ensure that authorized staff and students can access the campus.

The university’s management, along with its Governing Council, had requested this order to stop the unions from preventing access to the campus. The unions involved include the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, and the National Association of Academic Technologists.

According to the affidavit from KASU’s Governing Council Chairman, Ibrahim Umar, the National Industrial Court had previously issued an order on November 5, which prohibited the unions from starting or continuing their strike. Despite this, the unions reportedly locked the university gates and other facilities, disrupting academic and administrative activities.

As of the latest inspection, the gates and other areas remained locked, affecting the university’s operations. The court’s order will stay in effect until further hearings regarding the unions’ actions.