The management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo state, has assured students and staff members of adequate security following the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers by suspected terrorists in Oriire LGA.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Olayinka Balogun, the
university registrar, said the management was aware that the attacks on school
in Oriire LGA had caused anxiety and security concerns within the institution.
The management also dismissed reports of an impending attack
on the university campus, maintaining that the institution remains safe for
students and staff, with additional security personnel on the ground.
“LAUTECH wishes to address concerns arising from recent
events in Orire Local Government Area. We are aware that reports of those
events have caused anxiety and fuelled rumours on security matters,” the
statement reads.
“The Management assures all members of the LAUTECH Community
that there is no cause for alarm.
“The University remains safe, and academic activities
continue without disruption as security agencies are actively monitoring the
situation.
“To this end, members of the University Community are
enjoined to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and continue
with their normal academic and social activities.
“The university management is committed to the safety and
well-being of all and will provide timely updates should any new developments
arise.”
ATTACK ON OGBOMOSO SCHOOLS
Gunmen had attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School,
Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso,
all in Oriire LGA, Oyo state, on Friday.
The Oyo police command said two people were killed during
the attack on the schools. At least 45 schoolchildren, a principal and teachers
were reportedly kidnapped during the incident.
On Sunday, videos showing the abducted principal and a
teacher surfaced on social media, with the victims pleading with the federal
and Oyo state government to ensure their release.
A clip showing the alleged killing of one of the victims
also went viral on M, sparking public outrage.
Reacting, President Bola Tinubu condemned the reported
“barbaric” killing of one of the abducted teachers.
The president assured that security operatives are “working
around the clock” to rescue the victims and arrest the bandits as well as their
collaborators within the community.
He also said the federal government would collaborate with
the state government to rescue the victims.
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