The National Association of Polytechnic Students, South-West Zone, has condemned the alleged killing of an HND II student of ICT Polytechnic, Itori, Ogun State, Ahmed Sekinat, during a suspected armed robbery attack, calling for a thorough investigation and improved security for students.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its General Secretary, Musbau Mubarak, the association described the incident as “unfortunate and barbaric.”
PUNCH Online learnt that Sekinat, a Higher National Diploma II student in the Department of Marketing, allegedly died after sustaining a severe machete injury during the attack, while several other students reportedly suffered varying degrees of injuries.
According to NAPS, although it was awaiting the outcome of investigations by the relevant authorities, the incident highlighted the growing insecurity confronting students within and around tertiary institutions.
“The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Southwest Zone, strongly condemns this unfortunate and barbaric act. No student should have to live in fear or lose their life while pursuing education. The protection of students remains a fundamental responsibility of government, security agencies and institutional authorities,” the statement read.
