Gateway Polytechnic Students Stage Protest Against Rising Armed Robberies in Hostels

Students of Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, located in Iperu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, are gearing up for a protest in response to the ongoing surge in armed robbery attacks on their hostels. The demonstration is scheduled for today, Monday, December 4, at the polytechnic administration building, according to a flyer obtained.

The flyer instructs students to peacefully leave their classes by 10 am and march to the administrative building in a "PEACEFUL PROTEST WALK TO THE ADMIN BUILDING." The decision to protest follows a series of armed robbery incidents in the Ode-Remo community, where students reside, with the most recent attack resulting in the tragic death of a student named Segun.

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SaharaReporters had previously reported on the armed robbery invasion in the Ode-Remo community, where thieves entered students' hostels, stole belongings, molested female students, and caused injuries, including the critical condition of Francis Dwumfour. The recent surge in armed robberies has left the student community in fear and unrest.

The students' outcry is rooted in the recurrent nature of these attacks, particularly the incident on November 19, which marked a peak in the series of robbery events. The recent invasion on Saturday morning further escalated tensions as armed men reportedly broke into hostels, shot at students, resulting in the alleged death of Segun, and left others with gunshot wounds.

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This planned protest underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures to protect students within the vicinity and addresses the prevailing security challenges faced by the Gateway Polytechnic community.