How YABATECH Student Was Shot Dead During Military Action

By Akinwale Kasali

Balogun Sultan, a National Diploma II Student of Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, has been shot dead in a gunfire during a Military Security operation.

It was gathered that Sultan had completed a Research Methods assignment and was on his routine journey home on Tuesday, taking a vehicle from the WAEC bus stop to Lagos Island, where he lived.

What was intended to be an ordinary school day reportedly turned tragic.

Eyewitnesses reported that soldiers had entered the area to quell a reported cult clash.

Sultan was allegedly hit by stray bullets fired during the operation.

Sultan, who was enrolled in the college’s distance learning programme, was reportedly heading home after an examination when the incident occurred.

“He was just making his usual trip home. Nothing about the day suggested it would end like this,” a student explained.

Another Student recounted the incident saying: “There had been reports of a potential cult clash, and soldiers were deployed to contain it. Unfortunately, Balogun was caught in the crossfire while returning home”.

It was gathered that bystanders tried to provide first aid, pressing clothing against Sultan’s wounds and praying for his survival, before he was hurriedly rushed to the Military Hospital in Yaba, where surgeons attempted emergency chest surgery.

Despite the medical efforts, Sultan did not survive.

Sultan’s clasmates and friends could not hold back tears as they described the deceased as a calm, focused, and respectful student, who kept to himself and avoided trouble.

Many expressed disbelief and sorrow at the untimely death of a young life filled with promise.

“He was quiet and dedicated to finishing his course. Now his family will never see him return home alive,” one friend said.

The tragedy has left the campus in shock.  Lecture halls that once buzzed with discussions about assignments and exams are now marked by hushed conversations and a pervasive sense of grief.

The Military is yet to issue any statement on this development. The School Management has also kept mute on the incident, though, it happened off campus.