Students at the Garissa University College. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
Garissa University College Principal Prof Ahmed Osman Warfa has said a section of students still fear reporting to the institution following an al-Shabaab attack on April 2, 2015.Warfa said though it’s been two-and-a-half years since the attack at the institution, students have been apprehensive and have been seeking transfers despite the government heightening security in the area.Warfa allayed fears of insecurity arguing that there is a police post within the university, and urged students who have posted to the campus to attend their classes.He said even though students get worried whenever there is a power outage, enough security measures have been put in place and the institution is working in ensuring students are comfortable within the institution.Warfa said out of the 470 slots given by the government, 277 students have reported to the institution, the Nation has reported.The principal said the institution has a total enrolment of 979, out of which 413 are government-sponsored.“The university is still picking up although whatever happened can’t be forgotten easily. Many students both from government and privately sponsored have been coming to seek admission,” said Warfa.“Security has been enhanced tremendously with 24-hour patrols, a perimeter wall, watch towers and restricted access of the institution. Garissa University is now one of the most secure institutions,” he added, as quoted by the local daily.Al-Shabaab militants on April 2, 2015 attacked the institution killing at least 148 people, mostly students and security officers.