Ogun Poly Suspends Physical Classes Over Robbery Attacks, Warn Students To Steer Clear Of School Premises

Physical classes have been suspended by the Management of Gateway Polytechnic, Sapaade, Ogun State, following incessant attacks on students by armed robbers.

Osun Defender had reported that armed robbers in the last two weeks have carried out series of attacks on student hostels, raping, injuring and dispossessing the students of their valuables.

On Saturday, the hoodlums were reported to have invaded the off-campus hotels of the students in Larufi area of Ode, killing one and shooting nine others.

Students of the institution have been directed by the management to stay out of school for the next two weeks following the worsening insecurity around the polytechnic.

According to an internal memo signed by the Acting Registrar of the Polytechnic, Julius Popoola, the school also announced the suspension of physical lectures.

The memo read, “I have the directive of management to inform all students in the polytechnic that all physical lectures have been suspended on campus for the next two
weeks with effect from Monday, 4th December, 2023.

“In view of this development, all students are to note that online lectures have commenced with immediate effect, therefore, students are directed to
join online classes in order to continue lectures for the current semester.

“To this end, all students are to steer clear the polytechnic premises till physical lectures resume again at a date that will be communicated soon.”