"Expose Operatives Involved in Evans Death", NANS tells Nigerian Police
A 300-level student of the Sociology department at Ebonyi State University (EBSU), AYOGU EBUBE EVANS, lost his life in a ghastly car crash on the afternoon of Saturday, December 2, in Abakaliki in the process of being chase by the police. This has sparked an outrage in the Ebonyi State Univerity community and Abakiliki at large. NANS has come out to vent their grievance against the police officers involved in the incident.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a shocking turn of events, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called upon the Nigeria Police Force to thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to the tragic death of Ayogu Evans, a 300-level student of Ebonyi State University. Evans lost his life in a ghastly car crash on Saturday, December 2, allegedly while being chased by the police.
According to reports, Evans, a Sociology student, had the accident and was rushed to the hospital by passersby, only to be confirmed dead a few hours later. The incident has raised concerns and questions about the actions of the police officers involved in the pursuit.
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NANS, through its newly elected President, Pedro Obi, issued a statement on Tuesday expressing profound sadness over the untimely demise of the promising student. The student body is demanding a comprehensive investigation into the incident, with a call for swift action to identify and hold accountable any police officers found to be involved in the pursuit that led to Evans' death.
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"The loss of such a promising young individual is a devastating blow not only to Ebonyi State University but to the entire Ebonyi State community," the NANS statement read. "NANS stands in solidarity with the family of the deceased, the institution, and the Ebonyi State government during this difficult time of mourning."
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President Pedro Obi emphasized that the student body would resist any attempt to cover up evidence in the investigation and called for the Ebonyi command to produce the suspected policemen. The association insists that if security operatives are found culpable, they should be punished according to the law of the land.
As the nation mourns the loss of Ayogu Evans, the call for justice and accountability in this tragic incident has gained momentum, with many hoping for a thorough and transparent investigation by the relevant authorities.
