Yesterday 23rd March, 2011 the students of Akwa Polytechnic located at Ikot Osu-urua, Ikot Ekpene  were on a peaceful demonstration asking the school management to allow them continue with their examination which had commenced on 21st March, 2011 but was stopped due to the kidnapping of their Rector. Effort of the  registrar to address them failed, rather they threw stones at him.

Members of SARS (Serious Anti-Roberry Squad) were invited and they came with armored car. The students threw stones at them in response SARS opened fire. Two students died in the process while some were injured and arrested.

Actual death toll has not been confirmed but those arrested have been released. Presently, everything within the campus is at stand still.