- By Halimah Olamide
Students of the institution are asked to stay away from activities capable of jeopardising their future
Oyo State Government has ordered the Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) management to ensure that the culprits involved in the killing of on the varsity’s students is punished.
NPO reports that the deceased, Alex Timileyin was mercilessly beaten to death over alleged phone theft.
This incident sparked outrage on social media and the nation at large.
Meanwhile, the state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, assured that efforts are ongoing to resolve the issue at hand.
He made this known in a statement on Tuesday, while urging the school authorities to increase campus security.
“The Oyo State Government has called for calm among parties involved in the lingering crisis at Ajayi Crowther University Oyo, while security agencies investigate to ascertain the origin of the incident for appropriate action.
“The state government has been discussing with the management of the institution towards finding lasting solutions to the crisis,” it read.
Adelabu reiterated the governor’s commitment to academic excellence and a peaceful environment.
Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration is committed to providing a peaceful environment for academic excellence; hence, there is a need for the students to abide by the rules and regulations laid down by authorities of various institutions.
“Students of the institution are asked to stay away from activities capable of jeopardising their future, but strive for excellence at all times
“Ajayi Crowther University management has been implored to beef up security within the campus to forestall the reoccurrence of such an incident and ensure culprits are brought to book.”