The Students Union Government of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State has written Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, calling for solutions to the insecurity around the campus of the institution.
The call by the SUG came days after a 300-level student of the institution, simply identified as Emmanuel, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in one of the private students’ hostels around the campus.
The SUG decried the attack on students of the government-owned university, saying students were also attacked by armed robbers who stole their belongings.
In a letter sent to the state government, a copy of which was made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, the union stressed the urgent need for more security personnel 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 said the cooperation of the host community was essential to addressing the security concerns, calling for a security dialogue between the host community and the state.
