NANS Demands Justice For Student Killed By Police Stray Bullets

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerians Students, (NANS) has demanded justice over the killing of a student by stray bullets from the rifle of a Policeman in Ado Ekiti.

The deceased was a student of Mechanical Engineering Department of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti.

Leadership of the chapter, in a letter to Governor Biodun Oyebanji condemned the act of violence and called on the Ekiti State Government to take immediate and decisive action on the matter.

The letter, signed by the chapter chairman, Asaolu Femi and secretary, Olagoke Ayobami states

“On behalf of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ekiti Chapter, I am writing to express our profound sorrow and condemnation regarding the tragic incident that occurred on Tuesday, 28th May 2024.

“This involves the unlawful shooting and killing of Ajayi Ayomide, a student of the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Ayomide was a promising student in the Mechanical Engineering Department, ND1.

“The news of this heartbreaking event has shaken the entire student community and the people of Ekiti State. It is deeply troubling that a young, innocent, and unarmed student was killed by officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, whose duty is to protect citizens, not harm them.

“This act is not only a violation of human rights but also a grave injustice that undermines the trust and confidence that the public, especially students, should have in our law enforcement agencies.

“NANS Ekiti Chapter categorically condemns this act of violence and calls on the Ekiti State Government to take immediate and decisive action to address this issue.

“We demand the following: Immediate Investigation. A thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ajayi Ayomide must be conducted without delay. Those responsible for this heinous act must be identified and held accountable.

“Justice for Ajayi Ayomide: The family of the deceased must be given justice. The officers involved in this unlawful killing should face the full weight of the law, and appropriate legal action must be taken against them.

“Enhanced Policing Standards: The state government should review and strengthen the operational protocols of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and other law enforcement agencies to prevent future occurrences of such tragic incidents.

“We believe that the sanctity of life is paramount and that every student in Ekiti State deserves to pursue their education in a safe and secure environment.

“The killing of Ajayi Ayomide is an affront to justice, and it is imperative that the state government acts swiftly to restore faith in our law enforcement system.

“We trust that the Ekiti State Government will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. NANS Ekiti Chapter stands ready to support any actions that will ensure justice for Ajayi Ayomide and the prevention of future incidents of this nature.”