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Ondo Varsity SUG Seeks End to Insecurity on Campuses

POSTED ON July 25, 2024 •   Education      BY Benedicta Bassey
Ondo state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa/ Photo credit: @LuckyAiyedatiwa/ Source: X

The Students Union Government of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has written to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa demanding solutions to nip insecurity in the bud across campuses.

The call by the SUG came days after a 300-level student of the institution, identified simply as Emmanuel, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in one of the private students’ hostels around the campus.

In a letter sent to the state government, the union called for urgent redress of the insecurity issue in the university town.

The SUG said, “Recent events have turned the Akungba community into a dangerous terrain, a place where armed thieves have had their field day and resorted to butchering students with knives and broken bottles after robbing them. 

"This level of violence is unprecedented and has created an atmosphere of fear and anxiety among students. Many of us can no longer sleep with our two eyes closed; we are left to constantly worry about our safety.

“It is imperative that immediate measures are taken to restore safety and security in our community. The current situation requires a robust and coordinated response from all relevant authorities. We are urging the Inspector-General of Police, Ondo State Government and Police Commissioner to take decisive but immediate action by deploying additional security personnel to the Akungba community and our university.

“The presence of more security officers will serve to checkmate criminals, provide a sense of safety and reassurance to students. We need the government’s support to ensure that our community is safe for all residents.”

The union also called for security dialogue between the host community and the state.

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