Protest turns violent as students attack Ogun deputy governor’s convoy

Students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, attacked the convoy of Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele during a protest.

The incident occurred as the deputy governor was en route to the 35 Artillery Brigade in Abeokuta, where she was scheduled to represent Governor Dapo Abiodun at a reception for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations.

Reports indicate that the students, angered by unresolved issues, vandalized several security vehicles accompanying the deputy governor. Some security operatives were also injured while trying to restore order amidst the chaos.

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The attack was confirmed by Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, who released a statement condemning the act.

According to Akinmade, the irate students, who were armed with sticks and other dangerous projectiles attacked the deputy governor’s convoy despite all efforts of security operatives to placate them.

“Immediately the students realised it was the deputy governor, they became even more restive and rushed to attack her convoy with intention of demobilising it, despite her security operatives as well as other police officers persuasion to stay calm and allow the convoy pass,” Akinmade said.

He added that the deputy governor was forced to make an immediate detour to her lodge for the protesting students to pass peacefully before she left for the function she was slated to attend.

Akinmade noted that the students blocked the road, obstructing vehicular movement.

(Punch)