Minister for the Protection of Citizens, Takis Theodorikakosin his statements to the MEGA TV channel, he called yesterday’s operation of the Greek police at the Technical University in Zografou a success, emphasizing that the student dormitories have turned into hotbeds of violence and crime over the years, and for this reason the Greek police intervened, with efficiency and professionalism.

At the same time, he stressed that a clear signal had been sent that: “we are modernizing the university, we are modernizing student dormitories, offering first of all security to students, inprofessors and workers of all university fields.

Commenting on the fact that a police cadet was among those detained during the police operation yesterday, the Minister for Citizens’ Protection explained that: “her actions are absolutely unacceptable, reprehensible and, of course, have nothing to do with the operation.” police. All due procedures will be followed, but it is clear that he has absolutely no place in the ranks of the Greek police.”

With regard to the work of the University Advocacy Groups (UPGs), the Minister noted that: “The UPGs are made up of young men and women who were students yesterday. They’re there and have taken over the duties of patrolling the campus specifically to protect the students. This is fully coordinated with the leadership of the rector, because there is no other way.”

Finally, Mr. Theodorikakos urged the opposition parties to “appraise positively the efforts to ensure security at the universities.”

Source: APE/MEB