AAUASU President Urges Ondo Government to Address Persistent Violence in Akungba, Citing Students’ Loss of Peaceful Night’s Sleep
The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State has written to the Ondo State Government to, as a matter of urgency, intervene in the recent carnage which has besieged the university town of Akungba-Akoko.
According to a lengthy letter penned by the Students’ Union President, Comrade Boladale Oyindamola and relayed to Citizen Rapporteurs, AAUA students are now living in fear, with their hearts palpitating uncontrollably as armed robbers, assassins and criminals have now taken over the university community, ransacking students’ homes almost everyday, stealing their belongings and murdering some in the process.
“I am writing to express my deep concerns and that of the entire student body at Adekunle Ajasin University regarding the alarming security issues that have cornered the Akungba community. Our lives and those of our fellow students are at grave risk due to the increasing incidents of violent crimes. The urgent need for more security personnels during these trying times cannot be overstated nor understated.
“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 letter reads.
Hinting that the deployment of more security personnels to Akungba and beefing up security measures is pertinent to arresting the menace, the Students’ Union President called on the State Government to deploy more law enforcement agents to the area.
He also tasked other concerned persons and institutions such as the Inspector-General of Police, the State Commissioner of Police, the Amotekun Corps to rise up to action.
“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 personnels to the Akungba community and our university. The presence of more security officers will serve as deterrent to criminals and 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.
“We also copy this letter to all concerned bodies and security personnels within and outside Ondo State, including the Inspector-General of Police, Commissioner of Police, the Commander of Amotekun Corps, and the leadership of the Anti-Cultism units. We urge them to intensify their efforts in safeguarding our community and providing the necessary support to ensure our safety,” the SU President continued.
