The University Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso has taken the time to find out the true position of things on the fracas that led to shooting that took place outside the university on April 23, 2024. It is on this basis that the university is making this release.
The university management has been able to confirm that an ex-student of the university, Iyanda Femi Israel, who is a graduate of the Department of Management and Accounting, sustained a gun shut injury during the incident that occurred in a club outside the university and was immediately rushed to the hospital.
Furthermore, information made available to the Management confirmed that the person who was reportedly shot dead was neither a student nor graduate of the university.
Since the occurence of the incident, appropriate government agencies have swung into action to investigate the matter and take appropriate actions.
While commiserating with friends and family of the deceased, the University Management reiterates her commitment to the safety and welfare of staff and students.
Meanwhile, necessary actions are already being taken to monitor the health of the injured ex-student.
Staff and students are hereby enjoined to maintain the peace on the campus while going about their lawful business.
With best wishes of the Ag Vice Chancellor, Prof R. O. R. Kalilu.
Dr. Kayode Ogunleye
Registrar
April 25, 2024.
