EKSU: Armed robbers target hostels, students cry out for help

EKSU gate

Students of Ekiti State University have raised concerns over a surge in armed robbery attacks targeting hostels, particularly around the Phase 2 area of the campus.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Students’ Union, led by its president, Osunyomi Hezekalh , condemned the incidents, describing them as a threat to students’ safety and academic activities.

“The Student Union strongly condemns the incessant robbery attacks on students’ hostels at Phase 2.

“We are deeply concerned and saddened by these repeated security breaches that have continued to threaten the safety, peace of mind, and academic performance of our students. No student deserves to live in fear of robbery while pursuing their education,” the statement partly read.

The union said it had engaged the university management, security agencies and other relevant authorities to address the situation.

“We assure all affected students and the entire student body that the Student Union is actively working on this matter. We have already engaged the university management, security agencies, and relevant authorities to strengthen security presence around school area, improve lighting and surveillance, enhance patrol and response systems, and identify and address the root causes of these incidents.”

It added that efforts were ongoing to ensure lasting solutions. Punch