DEADLY SHOOTING AT LAUTECH: ONE KILLED DURING SIGN-OUT EVENT AT SKYLINE ARENA
Tragedy struck on Tuesday during a student sign-out ceremony at the Skyline Arena area of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, when unidentified gunmen opened fire, leaving one person dead.
The incident occurred during the final-year sign-out celebration of students from the Faculty of Management Sciences. Eyewitnesses reported panic and chaos as multiple gunshots — over ten — were heard around the venue, forcing students and other attendees to flee for safety.
This is not the first time such violence has erupted during sign-out events on the campus. A similar, but less severe incident occurred recently during the sign-out of students from the Faculty of Agriculture.
Police officers were present at the event, monitoring activities when the shooting began. In the aftermath, security operatives immediately shut the main gate and began searching attendees in a bid to apprehend the culprit. However, the shooter or shooters had fled the scene before they could be captured.
One victim, whose identity had not been confirmed at the time of filing this report, sustained a gunshot wound during the attack. The individual reportedly mounted a motorcycle in an attempt to escape but collapsed near the entrance of the college. They were later confirmed dead by medical personnel.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern among students, parents, and members of the university community, with many calling for stronger security measures and the immediate investigation of the shooting.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement, but sources within the university indicate that investigations are ongoing.
