Management of the Rivers State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, says it decided to shutdown the school till further notice to guarantee the safety of its staff and students.
Provost of the institution, Prof. Franklin Nlerum made this known in a chat with journalists over the weekend.
He said the protest had been hijacked by hoodlums to unleash mayhem on staff and other students of the institution.
Prof. Nlerum noted that the school is doing everything within its power to address issues raised by the Students.
Meanwhile, students have vowed to continue the protest until their demands are met.
