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Ogun poly holds security summit to tackle kidnapping, robberies

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TLDR

  • Gateway ICT Polytechnic in Ogun State convened a security summit to address rising insecurity.
  • The summit followed a suspected armed robbery that killed a student and the recent abduction and rescue of five students.
  • Participants included security agencies, government representatives, and community leaders to discuss solutions for the safety of students in surrounding communities.

The management of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, has taken a crucial step by convening a security summit to confront the escalating insecurity plaguing its host communities. This proactive measure comes in the wake of a tragic armed robbery attack that claimed the life of a student and the recent abduction of five students, who were thankfully rescued by the Ogun State Police Command.

In recent times, the issue of security has become a matter of urgent concern. This reality calls for proactive engagement, collective responsibility, and strategic collaboration.

— Dr Sanni KehindeThe Rector of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Dr Sanni Kehinde, speaking at the security summit about the pressing need for action.

The summit, the third of its kind, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including security agencies, government officials, community leaders, traditional rulers, youth representatives, and student leaders. Rector Dr. Sanni Kehinde emphasized the urgent need to address the security situation in Ode-Remo, Isara-Remo, and Ipara-Remo, highlighting that the gathering was a vital platform for dialogue, awareness, and the development of actionable solutions.

Today’s summit is not just another gathering; it is a platform for dialogue, awareness, and solution-driven conversations. It is an opportunity for us to critically examine the security landscape within and around our community and to chart a sustainable path forward.

— Dr Sanni KehindeThe Rector of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Dr Sanni Kehinde, explaining the purpose and importance of the security summit.

The Dean of Students’ Affairs, Adedayo Musari, provided a stark account of the challenges, detailing the recent killing of a student during a robbery attempt and the harrowing abduction of five students. Musari’s statistics paint a grim picture: between 2009 and 2026, numerous robbery cases and student fatalities have been recorded across these communities. The incident on Saturday, where a student was shot while trying to protect his door, underscores the brutal reality faced by the polytechnic community.

The boy who was killed on Saturday was shot while trying to shield his door from the robbers. The bullet hit him in the chest. While attempting to escape, he fell into a gutter, and the robbers shot him in the leg.

— Adedayo MusariThe Dean of Students’ Affairs, Adedayo Musari, detailing the circumstances of a student's death during a recent robbery attack.

In response, the institution has initiated sensitization programs for students. The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Dare Odufowokan, also expressed concern over the deteriorating security landscape. This summit represents a critical collaborative effort to restore safety and security to the polytechnic and its surrounding areas, demonstrating a commitment to protecting the student population.

Last week, kidnappers abducted five of our students, but thank God that the police were able to rescue them the following day.

— Adedayo MusariThe Dean of Students’ Affairs, Adedayo Musari, recounting the recent abduction and rescue of five students.
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