PETITION AGAINST BARRISTER BUCKNOR AND HIS SPONSORED VIOLENCE ON STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA
From:
Comr.Yusuf Tobi Jamiu
President, Students’ Union Government (SUG),
University of Abuja.
To:
The Inspector General of Police/The Nigerian Bar Association President / The Minister of Education/ The National Human Rights Commission
Date: 05/09/2025
Dear Sir/Ma
Subject: Violent Assault, Harassment, and Illegal Encroachment on University of Abuja Land
I write as the elected President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), University of Abuja, on behalf of the entire student body, to formally petition against the unlawful actions of Barrister Bucknor, an alumnus of the University of Abuja, whose conduct has endangered students, violated the law, and brought disrepute to the legal profession.
On 4th of September 2025, the SUG and a few alumni gathered peacefully at the University’s mini-campus to engage in dialogue regarding the illegal takeover of University land by the Gwagwalada Local Government Council. This land, by law, is protected under the University of Abuja Establishment Act of 1988.
Shockingly, rather than responding through lawful and democratic means, Barr. Bucknor mobilized and personally led a group of armed thugs to attack peaceful students. I, the SUG President, was personally harassed, slapped, and assaulted. The thugs unleashed violence under his direct instruction. Most students were injured but six students were severely brutalized and two others were unlawfully arrested.
Even more disturbing are reports that certain policemen in Gwagwalada stood by or actively supported the attackers, allegedly after being compromised financially.
This is not only a criminal act but also an assault on education, democracy, and public safety.
We therefore humbly demand the following:
1. Immediate investigation and prosecution of Barrister Bucknor for assault, incitement to violence, and attempted murder.
2. Disciplinary action by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) against Barr. Bucknor for gross professional misconduct.
3. Full investigation into the role of the Gwagwalada Police officers who failed to protect students and allegedly aided the attackers.
4. Protection of University of Abuja land from illegal encroachment, in line with the University of Abuja Establishment Act.
We believe that if urgent action is not taken, this dangerous precedent will continue to embolden criminals and threaten the safety of Nigerian students.
We trust your office to act swiftly in the interest of justice, accountability, and the protection of education in Nigeria.
Thank you.
Signed.
Students’ Union Government (SUG),
University of Abuja.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
September 5, 2025
103 Comments
This is very inappropriate, claiming to be a lawyer and doing what is unlawful. And you're an alumnus of the University of Abuja. You can't even stand defend your alma mata
uniabuja is supposed to be a safe space where students can explore and the way things look and go from here, it's far from that at this point. we are students, we are leaders lets do good and call on all necessary authorities to take action and resolve this matter with immediate effect for the student and everyone involved.
This needs to be investigated and punished before matters get even more out of hand. It's not just wrong, but students' lives and rights are at risk here.
This goes against his profession and it should not go unpunished if possible his license should be seized
Let it be on record. Barr Bucknor betrayed his Alma mater and acted as a disgrace to the legal profession
This is an act of injustice and hooliganism. The perpetrator must be brought to book
It's such babaric and unlawful thing to do. How will a person who calls himself a barrister do such a thing. I was very unprofessional of him. Pls something should be done about it.
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PETITION AGAINST BARRISTER BUCKNOR AND HIS SPONSORED VIOLENCE ON STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA
From:
Comr.Yusuf Tobi Jamiu
President, Students’ Union Government (SUG),
University of Abuja.
To:
The Inspector General of Police/The Nigerian Bar Association President / The Minister of Education/ The National Human Rights Commission
Date: 05/09/2025
Dear Sir/Ma
Subject: Violent Assault, Harassment, and Illegal Encroachment on University of Abuja Land
I write as the elected President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), University of Abuja, on behalf of the entire student body, to formally petition against the unlawful actions of Barrister Bucknor, an alumnus of the University of Abuja, whose conduct has endangered students, violated the law, and brought disrepute to the legal profession.
On 4th of September 2025, the SUG and a few alumni gathered peacefully at the University’s mini-campus to engage in dialogue regarding the illegal takeover of University land by the Gwagwalada Local Government Council. This land, by law, is protected under the University of Abuja Establishment Act of 1988.
Shockingly, rather than responding through lawful and democratic means, Barr. Bucknor mobilized and personally led a group of armed thugs to attack peaceful students. I, the SUG President, was personally harassed, slapped, and assaulted. The thugs unleashed violence under his direct instruction. Most students were injured but six students were severely brutalized and two others were unlawfully arrested.
Even more disturbing are reports that certain policemen in Gwagwalada stood by or actively supported the attackers, allegedly after being compromised financially.
This is not only a criminal act but also an assault on education, democracy, and public safety.
We therefore humbly demand the following:
1. Immediate investigation and prosecution of Barrister Bucknor for assault, incitement to violence, and attempted murder.
2. Disciplinary action by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) against Barr. Bucknor for gross professional misconduct.
3. Full investigation into the role of the Gwagwalada Police officers who failed to protect students and allegedly aided the attackers.
4. Protection of University of Abuja land from illegal encroachment, in line with the University of Abuja Establishment Act.
We believe that if urgent action is not taken, this dangerous precedent will continue to embolden criminals and threaten the safety of Nigerian students.
We trust your office to act swiftly in the interest of justice, accountability, and the protection of education in Nigeria.
Thank you.
Signed.
Students’ Union Government (SUG),
University of Abuja.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
September 5, 2025
103 Comments
How can you attack peaceful students we came to speak for their right? We can't take such actions from anyone, and the students of uniabuja deserves justice.
This is very inappropriate, claiming to be a lawyer and doing what is unlawful. And you're an alumnus of the University of Abuja. You can't even stand defend your alma mata
uniabuja is supposed to be a safe space where students can explore and the way things look and go from here, it's far from that at this point. we are students, we are leaders lets do good and call on all necessary authorities to take action and resolve this matter with immediate effect for the student and everyone involved.
This needs to be investigated and punished before matters get even more out of hand. It's not just wrong, but students' lives and rights are at risk here.
This goes against his profession and it should not go unpunished if possible his license should be seized
Let it be on record. Barr Bucknor betrayed his Alma mater and acted as a disgrace to the legal profession
This is an act of injustice and hooliganism. The perpetrator must be brought to book
It's such babaric and unlawful thing to do. How will a person who calls himself a barrister do such a thing. I was very unprofessional of him. Pls something should be done about it.
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How can you attack peaceful students we came to speak for their right? We can't take such actions from anyone, and the students of uniabuja deserves justice.