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Gunmen Shoot LASU Graduate Dead
- Gunmen have shot a graduate of the Lagos State University (LASU) dead.
EKOHOTBLOG reports that a graduate of the Lagos State University (LASU), Yusuf Nurudeen, popularly known as Omomeewa, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen.
Omoweewa, a student activist, was said to have been shot dead around LASU U-turn, Iba Road.
The demise of the student activist was announced via a statement by the LASU Students’ Union on Thursday.
According to the students’ union, Omoweewa was shot dead by unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers.
EKOHOTBLOG gathered that the student activist, who got married about six months ago, recently appeared before LASU Disciplinary Committee over unlawful possession of the university documents, among others.
The statement by the LASU Students’ Union read, “The Lagos State University Students’ Union is so sad to announce the demise of our dear Unionist and Activist, the Founder of Educational Right Campaign known as Comr. Yusuf Nurudeen Alowonle (Omomeewa).
“Omomeewa was an activist of Human & Student Rights and also a graduate of Lagos State University (Set of 2019). He graduated from the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education.”
The union further noted that Nurudeen contested for the post of Lagos State University Students’ Union President in the 29th LASUSU Election but lost.
The LASU Students’ Union further described the deceased as a strong activist who has never been found guilty of any form of illegal activities.
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The union added, “On the 18th of August 2021, Nurudeen (Omomeewa) and a staff of Lagos State University known as MAJEK were robbed at gunpoint around 10pm close to the U-turn of LASU.
“It was gathered that both of them were shot. Mr. MAJEK sustained an injury and has been hospitalised at the school clinic.
“When the union was informed this evening. The Union proceeded to the school clinic to get some facts from MAJEK and he confirmed that his bag was collected including his phone.
“Later, the Union checked all the hospitals around including Police stations and it was there we were informed that Nurudeen is dead and that his body is at Mainland hospital.
“The Lagos State University Students’ Union mourns the death of a comrade, brother, and leader!”
However, before his demise, Omoweewa alleged that he was probed by the LASU management because of his opposition to anti-student and anti-worker policies.
He stated, “As everyone would recall, there has been an attempt to frame me up on a case of admission racketeering.
LASU graduate, Yusuf Nurudeen
“This is retribution for my principled opposition to the anti-student and anti-worker policies of the University administration in my capacity as a leading member of the Education Rights Campaign (ERC) and a renowned student activist on campus,” the LASU graduate said.
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