Fear Grips OAU Students As Robbery Incidents Surge In Ile-Ife
- By AbdulFattah Robiu
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, are living in palpable fear nike revolution 7 following a disturbing spike in armed robbery attacks across off-campus hostels and residential areas in recent weeks.
The Students’ Union, in a statement released on Wednesday, raised alarm over what it described as a “security breakdown” in student-populated areas of Ile-Ife, Osun State.
According to the union, no fewer than 30 cases of armed robbery have been recorded in just two weeks, with all victims being students of the institution.
“These are not isolated incidents. They are daily realities for our students. From stolen phones and wiped bank accounts to brutal physical attacks—our members are being traumatised and left to fend for themselves,” the statement read in part.
The union disclosed that several victims have been severely injured, with one student currently battling for his life after being macheted on the head during a robbery.
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Despite repeated reports to law enforcement agencies, including the Osun State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the union said there had been “no tangible improvement” in security response.
In a particularly disheartening revelation, the police allegedly told student leaders that they lacked functional operational vehicles to respond to distress calls.
“This is highly unacceptable. We have done our part—reported every case, followed up diligently. But the system continues to fail us,” the union stated, accusing the authorities of negligence.
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Union Issues Demands, Threatens Mass Action
In its official position, the union demanded immediate intervention from the Federal and Osun State Governments to restore security around OAU and its environs.
It called on the Osun State Government, the state police command, and the Ife Central Local Government to provide functional patrol vehicles to security agencies, including the Amotekun Corps.
The union further urged the Nigeria Police Force to deploy more officers and special tactical units to hotspots within the student community.
It also called on the Federal Ministry of Education and its state counterparts to expedite the construction of more hostels on campus to reduce the number of students forced to live in vulnerable off-campus locations.
“The management of Obafemi Awolowo University must also engage security stakeholders and take more responsibility in protecting students outside campus walls,” the statement added.
The Students’ Union issued a stern warning that failure to act decisively would lead to widespread demonstrations.
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