BREAKING: Ondo Students Protest Rising Insecurity, Shut Down Akure Over Alleged Increased Kidnappings
Students across all the tertiary institutions in Ondo State on Thursday shut down Akure, the state capital over alleged rising cases of kidnappings and other criminal activities in the state.
The protesters who were led by the NANS South West chairman, Oluwarotimi Joshua, carried placards with different inscriptions, chanting solidarity songs.
Particularly, they blocked major roads in Akure, the state capital, obstructing vehicular movements for several hours as they called on the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and security agencies to be sincere in addressing various security challenges in the state.
Notably, the students accused the state governor of neglecting their safety and demanded urgent action to address the worsening situation.
Also, they accused the state governor of paying lip service to the security of lives and property in the state.
On their welfarism, the students lament the government’s failure to address their demands despite multiple engagements and peaceful dialogues.
More so, the protesters highlighted the deteriorating conditions of tertiary institutions in the state, the lack of student-friendly policies, and the insecurity affecting students, particularly those undergoing the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme.
Meanwhile, attempts by the state commissioner of police, Wilfred Afolabi to disperse the protesters and clear the roadblocks were met with resistance by the students.
