The closure came after tensions escalated on campus, forcing the administration to order all students to vacate the school premises immediately as authorities moved to contain the situation.
The protests are said to have begun shortly after disagreements emerged over the outcome of the student elections, with angry students accusing the institution of irregularities in the voting process.
As frustrations grew, large groups of students reportedly spilled into the streets surrounding the institution, disrupting movement and normal operations.
Videos circulating online showed hundreds of students gathered outside the main gate chanting and shouting as the demonstrations intensified.
The situation quickly turned chaotic, drawing the attention of law enforcement officers who were deployed to restore calm.
Police were later seen engaging protesters in running battles as students defied orders to disperse. Officers lobbed teargas canisters toward crowds in an effort to regain control of the area and prevent further escalation.
Witnesses said the unrest caused tension around the institution, with businesses and residents in nearby areas forced to temporarily suspend activities as the protests continued.
Although the institution had not issued an official public statement by Friday evening, internal sources indicated that the decision to close the polytechnic indefinitely was reached as a precautionary measure to protect students, staff and property from further harm.
Sources familiar with the matter said the administration feared the demonstrations could escalate further if students remained on campus overnight.
The abrupt closure left many students stranded as they rushed to leave the institution following the directive.
Some were seen carrying luggage and personal belongings while others gathered outside the school waiting for transport to various destinations.
The incident now adds to a growing list of unrest cases witnessed in learning institutions across the country, particularly during periods of student leadership elections and administrative disputes.
Education stakeholders have previously raised concerns over rising tensions in institutions of higher learning, urging school administrations to strengthen dialogue mechanisms and conflict resolution channels to avoid violent confrontations.