‘Capuchos’ at the National University would have forced the security guards to drink gasoline

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Carlos Fernando Galán, mayor of Bogotá, demands an immediate response from the National Government in the face of the security crisis unleashed by vandalism – credit Miyer Juana / Europa Press

In violent incidents recorded on May 2 at the National University in Bogotá, hooded people attacked security personnel and committed acts of vandalism, including using gasoline to make Molotov cocktails.

César Restrepo, Secretary of Security, reported that the hooded people extracted gasoline from vehicles on campus to create incendiary devices, which put university facilities at risk.

Attacks were also reported at the TransMilenio station, where security cameras captured several people with their faces covered while they vandalized and then set fire to the entrances with these bombs. These actions have raised concerns about internal security and prompted a rapid response from authorities.

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“We have information that was provided to us from the university’s own security, with which citizens who work as security guards within the National University were attacked by the hooded men; There is even information that some of these vigilantes were forced to drink gasoline and direct attacks. “We are waiting for a more detailed report on who was attacked within the university,” said Secretary Restrepo in conversations with Blu Radio.

The TransMilenio Ciudad Universitaria station suffers deliberate attacks, adding to the chaos generated by the university protests in Bogotá – TransMilenio credit

These riots coincided with protests over the appointment of the new rector of the University, José Ismael Peña. In addition, significant damage was reported at the TransMilenio Ciudad Universitaria station, which included the destruction of turnstiles and other charging devices, according to information from local authorities.

In response to these events, the mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, immediately announced the initiation of an investigation to identify and locate those responsible for the vandalism at both the National University and the TransMilenio station. The mayor also made an urgent call to the National Government to intervene and address the security crisis facing the University. These measures seek to restore order and guarantee the safety of the educational community and the citizens of Bogotá.

“We think the call that university authorities have already made for the national government to act is very important,” said Galán, who highlighted that the District is aware of “the presence of explosive tools within the university that put at risk danger to the educational community, the administrative unit, to the security guards.”

The selection procedure for the new rector faces scrutiny for non-compliance in the election record, putting the legitimacy of the process at stake – credit Camila Díaz/Colprensa

In response to the riots that interrupted the Transmilenio service on Thursday, May 2 in Bogotá, caused by demonstrations at the National University, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán calls on the national government to intervene.

The conflict, which escalated after a day of protests, culminated in acts of vandalism at the TransMilenio Ciudad Universitaria station, where hooded protesters tried to set fire to the facilities.

During a press conference held on Friday, May 3, Galán revealed the detection of explosive materials on the university campus, a situation that represents a threat to the educational community and security and administrative personnel. He affirmed the importance of coordinated action between the District and the national Government to address security in and around the university.

The mayor confirmed that if necessary, the Undmo will intervene again in the demonstrations – credit Secretariat of Security and Mayor’s Office of Bogotá

The Bogotá Metropolitan Police and the Dialogue and Order Maintenance Unit (Undmo) intervened in the riots, marked by violent clashes at the entrances to the university campus.

The mayor of Bogotá has announced the opening of an investigation to find those responsible for the acts of vandalism, while urging citizens to collaborate by providing any information that may be of help. This call for closer collaboration between local and national authorities underlines the urgency of restoring order and security, especially in critical areas such as the public transportation system and educational institutions.