YABATECH Student Fatally Shot by Suspected Cultists After Completing Exams
A student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos was tragically shot dead by suspected cultists shortly after completing his examinations. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Thursday evening, sending shockwaves through the campus community.
According to eyewitness accounts, the student was ambushed by two to three individuals near the Art Complex. A fellow student, Tayo Aina, recounted the harrowing experience:……CONTINUE READING
“I was going for night class because my final exam is tomorrow and the next thing I heard was a gunshot and the guy behind me fell.”
The assailants reportedly fled the scene immediately, leaving the victim in a pool of blood.
In response to the incident, the police have arrested seven suspects in connection with the shooting. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motives behind the attack and to ensure justice is served.
This tragic event has reignited concerns about campus security and the prevalence of cult-related violence in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Students and faculty members are calling for increased security measures to protect the lives of students on campus.
The YABATECH community mourns the loss of one of its own and hopes for swift justice for the perpetrators of this heinous act.
