Tension gripped Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the alleged shooting of a Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) student by an unidentified security agent. In response, students of the institution took to the streets, barricading school gates and demanding justice for the deceased. Reports indicate that the security agent opened fire during an attempt to resolve a dispute on campus, resulting in the tragic death of one student and injuries to two others.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident unfolded when the security agent intervened in a confrontation between individuals within the school premises. In the ensuing chaos, the officer allegedly fired shots into the air, inadvertently striking and fatally wounding a LAUTECH student. The tragic event has prompted swift action from authorities, with the State Police Command confirming the incident and launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.