LAUTECH Confirms Former Student Injured in Ogbomoso Shooting Incident

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has confirmed that one of its former students, Iyanda Femi Israel, sustained a gunshot injury during a recent shooting incident in Ogbomoso.

The incident, reported by The PUNCH, involved a police officer allegedly shooting a Corps member, Iyanda Damilola, leading to his death, while two others, including Iyanda Femi Israel, sustained injuries in Ogbomoso Local Government Area of Oyo State.

In a statement by the Registrar of LAUTECH, Kayode Ogunleye, the university management expressed concern over the incident and confirmed that Iyanda Femi Israel, a graduate of the Department of Management and Accounting, was injured during the incident outside the university premises.

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The state Police Command has since announced the arrest of the officers responsible for the alleged shooting, including Inspector Rasheed Saheed, who are currently detained at the State Criminal Investigations Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

Ogunleye stated, “The university management has been able to confirm that an ex-student of the university, Iyanda Israel, who is a graduate of the Department of Management and Accounting, sustained a gunshot injury during the incident that occurred in a club outside the university and was immediately rushed to the hospital.

“Furthermore, information made available to the management confirmed that the person who was reportedly shot dead was neither a student nor a graduate of the university. While commiserating with friends and family of the deceased, the university management reiterates her commitment to the safety and welfare of staff and students.

“Meanwhile, necessary actions are already being taken to monitor the health of the injured ex-student. Staff and students are hereby enjoined to maintain the peace on the campus while going about their lawful business.”