Education
MAPOLY students in fear as cultists kill four student
Students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, now live in fear as two suspected cult groups have gone on the rampage in the last one week, which has led to the death of four persons.
The killings took place at different points in the Oluwo and Adigbe, which is largely populated by the students in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The four people killed were said to be students of the institution, forcing other students to flee their hostels following the mop up of suspected cultists in the areas by the police.
Our correspondent gathered that the killings were a fallout of a supremacy battle, which broke out two weeks ago among suspected members of Eiye and Buccaneer confraternities in the areas.
It was learnt that one Muraina Ibrahim, popularly called Elebe of ND II, Computer Engineering Department, was killed last Wednesday along the popular sap route while another ND II student of Mass Communication Department, simply identified as Demola, was killed last Saturday around MacJob in the Fowobi area of Abeokuta.
Identities of the two other deceased had yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report but one of them was reportedly killed at the Mango area of Oluwo also on Saturday while the other was killed at Iyana Oloke.
Meanwhile, the institution Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sulaiman Adebiyi, said he heard that two people were killed, “but it has not been ascertained if they were students of MAPOLY.”
He said eight students of the institution had been arrested by the police over the killings, but described many of the arrests as arbitrary.
Our correspondent learnt that the hostel where one of the victims, Demola, resided during the last semester, Power House, had been under lock and key for days.
One of the students leaders, who spoke with our correspondent, Ifeoluwa Adegbola, also described the arrests as ‘indiscriminate.’
Adegbola said, “The Police started raiding on Saturday; some were arrested at Q bar in Adigbe while others were arrested along the streets and bus stops.”
The Police Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said nine students had been arrested in connection with the killings.
He explained that the police had been battling security challenges in Onikolobo and some other areas of the state, warning the students not to abuse their status and attack police officers.
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GIRAU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JOINS GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS FOR CHILDREN’S
Girau International School (GIS) has announced its participation in the worldwide celebration of Children’s Day, reaffirming its commitment to fostering and nurturing young learners.
The school emphasized that GIS is dedicated to creating a learning atmosphere that is not only educational but also filled with fun and adventure. “At Girau International School, we believe that learning should be an enjoyable experience,” the statement read. “We are committed to developing early readers and focusing on comprehensive educational development through our innovative curriculum, which is a blend of the Nigerian and British educational systems.”
As part of its dedication to academic excellence, GIS allocates specific reading times during which students engage in phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and key reading strategies to enhance their comprehension skills. This structured approach ensures that children not only learn to read but also develop a lifelong love for reading.
Additionally, GIS offers top-notch sporting and extracurricular facilities, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests beyond the classroom. “Our motto, ‘Learn, Live, and Achieve,’ encapsulates our holistic approach to education,” the management stated.
As Girau International School joins the global community in celebrating Children’s Day, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower young learners, preparing them for a bright future filled with possibilities. The school remain committed in reinforcing the importance of nurturing and supporting the next generation.
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