Oyo Assembly Calls for Improved Security in Tertiary Institutions Following Student Murder.
In response to the tragic death of Akor Alexander Timilehin, a 200-level engineering student at Ajayi Crowther University, the Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Education has called for improved security measures in tertiary institutions across the state.
The Committee Chairman, Hon. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi, made the call while presenting a report on a condolence visit to the university following Timilehin’s alleged murder on May 25th, 2024. The visit was authorized by the House to investigate the incident and offer condolences to the university’s administration.
Hon. Fowokanmi expressed the House’s deepest sympathies to the university and the deceased’s family. He also commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his leadership during this difficult time and Professor Salihu Adelabu, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, for his swift response.
Furthermore, Hon. Fowokanmi urged the state Commissioner of Police, Hamzat Adebola, to expedite the investigation into Timilehin’s death and bring those responsible to justice.
The Committee emphasized the need for improved security architecture in universities and colleges across the state. This includes measures such as installing CCTV cameras in strategic locations and establishing well-equipped campus security task forces that involve student representatives. These steps aim to create a safer learning environment for all students.
The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command be urged to expedite action on investigation on the cause of the death of Akor Alexander Timilehin of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo that would lead to getting to the root of the matter and the culprits would be made to face the wrath of the law.
“The management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo and other tertiary institutions in the state is urged to restrategize their internal security architecture such as installation of CCTV cameras at hostels corridors and other strategic locations to serve as measure.
“The management of tertiary institutions in the state is urged to establish and empower campus security task force and involve student representatives to monitor and address security issues within and around the institutions.
“The Executive Arm of Government through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) is urged to continue its collaboration with private tertiary institutions in the state and give necessary support to Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.”
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