Meanwhile, the management of the institution has asked the students to go home till peace is restored.
The Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun state has shut down academic activities till further notice after a clash between students and the host community.
There was tension in Ijagun and its environs following the incident as members of the community were said to have deserted their homes, The PUNCH reports.
According to the report, the violence broke up on Sunday morning but the cause of the incident could not yet be ascertained.
Meanwhile, the management of the institution has asked the students to go home till peace is restored.
The registrar of the institution, Dapo Oke, told the newspaper that there was a clash between some students living in the Imaweje community, around the school and some residents.
Announcing the closure of the school, Oke asked parents and guardians to recall their wards, especially those in and around the community till further notice.
Oke said, “Following the recent clash between students and members of the university host community in the early hours of today (Sunday), particularly, the Iwameje, community which led to the eruption of violence, the university management hereby announces the closing down of the University.
“In the meantime, parents and guardians are hereby advised to recall their wards particularly those living in and around Iwameje back home immediately.
“Efforts are being made with law enforcement agents to restore peace and order in the community affected.”