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By Emmanuel Adeleke
There was pandemonium in Ogbomoso on Tuesday, following the alleged shooting of a student by an unidentified security agent.
The incident, it was gathered, happened at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), where the security agent reportedly opened fire on the student, and also inflicted injuries on two others.
It was learnt that the security agent was summoned to mediate in a dispute between two individuals within the school premises.
While attempting to defuse the situation, the officer allegedly discharged rounds into the air, resulting in the fatal shooting of a student and injuries to two others.
LAUTECH students took to the streets in protest, barricading the school gates and demanding justice for the victim.
Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident, adding that an investigation is ongoing.
“Investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided accordingly,” Osifeso said
