The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has strongly condemned the killing of a student by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer in Ibadan, calling it an attack on the entire Nigerian student body.
In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Owolewa Taiwo; General Secretary, Oluwole Olutunde; and PRO, Kuku Isaiah Eromidayo, the student body described the incident as a “national disgrace” and demanded immediate action.
“It is with deep pain, heavy hearts, and righteous indignation that we condemn in the strongest terms the senseless and inexcusable killing of a WAEC candidate today, May 20, 2025, at Alakia, Ibadan by a reckless officer of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement read.
NANS said police brutality and extrajudicial killings had become all too common, stressing that students would no longer stand by while their peers are killed unjustly.
The association is demanding:
Immediate arrest and prosecution of the officer involved
Suspension and investigation of the entire police unit responsible
A public apology from relevant authorities
Compensation for the victim’s family
NANS further alleged that the officers linked to the incident were connected to the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), claiming they continue to operate with impunity in Oyo State.
The student body issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, and the Inspector-General of Police to act swiftly.
“If justice is not served within 24 hours, we will embark on peaceful protests, mass mobilisation, and take legal action,” the statement warned.
NANS reaffirmed its commitment to defending the lives and rights of students across the country.
“We say NO to police brutality! We say NO to extrajudicial killings! This young comrade’s life must not be lost in vain. Justice must be done—and must be seen to be done,” the statement concluded.
