The Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal Polytechnic Offa (FEDPOFFA), Kwara State has condemned the shooting of two students of the institution by suspected local hunters in Offa.
The students are said to be OND II students of Library and Information Science Department.
The Students Union describes the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable.
The students were reportedly shot at Awrab Suites Junction around 4 a.m. on Friday while returning from an outing in the community.
The injured students were taken to a private hospital within the General Hospital premises before taken to another private hospital in Offa, and are said to be in stable condition.
Reacting to the incident, the SUG leadership led by Comrade Abdulazeez Majeed Olanrewaju (Achiever) disclosed that it held an emergency meeting on Sunday morning with the Executive Chairman of Offa Local Government, Hon Sulaiman Olatunji Laaro Omituntun, to demand immediate action over the attack.
In a statement signed by SUG PRO I, Comrade Omoloye Abdulmaliq Ademola, and PRO II, Lady Comrade Obafemi Peace Temidayo and available to News Bulletin Nigeria, the union demanded the swift arrest and prosecution of the hunter(s) responsible for the shooting.
The union also called for an end to alleged profiling and intimidation of students by local security groups operating within the community.
According to the statement, the council chairman condemned the attack and assured the students’ body that legal steps had already commenced to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice.
The chairman also promised that stricter regulations would be introduced to monitor the activities of local hunters and vigilante groups in order to prevent a recurrence.
While urging students to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding, the SUG appealed against any form of retaliation or action capable of disrupting the ongoing legal process.
The union further advised students to maintain high security consciousness and promptly report suspicious movements or threats to relevant authorities.
*OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER*
*STUDENT'S UNION GOVERNMENT*
*FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA*
*OFFICIAL UPDATE ON SECURITY INCIDENT AND THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE*
*Greatest Fedpoffites,*
The leadership of the Student Union Government (SUG) addresses you regarding the highly regrettable incident where two of our students were shot by a local hunter while returning from an outing.
We assure you that both victims are hospitalized, receiving quality medical care, and are currently in stable condition.
On this note, the SUG held an emergency meeting today with the Executive Chairman of Offa Local Government, Alhaji Olatunji Suleiman Omituntun, and firmly demanded:
1. *Immediate Justice:* Swift arrest and prosecution of the culprit.
2. *Protection of Rights:* An end to profiling and intimidation by local security groups.
The Executive Chairman appreciate the union and strongly condemned the attack and officially assured the union that:
Legal processes are already underway to ensure the perpetrator faces the full wrath of the law and Strict regulations will be implemented immediately to govern local hunters and vigilantes to prevent a reoccurrence.
While we manage and address this issue, we strictly appeal to all students to *remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding*. Please avoid any actions that could derail the legal process. Let us allow the law to take its course under our close monitoring.
Please stay safe while we maintain high security awareness and report any threats immediately.
Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta.
Signed :
*COMRADE OMOLOYE ABDULMALIQ ADEMOLA*
*PRO 1
*LADY COMRADE OBAFEMI PEACE TEMIDAYO*
*PRO 2
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