Suspected hoodlums in the early hours of Monday attacked a Toyota Hiace bus belonging to the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko.
They have attacked while on their way to join the organized protest over the prolonged ASUU strike by students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, AAUA, Olusegun Agagu University of Technology, Okitipupa, OAUSTECH, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA.
The Trumpet learnt that the incident occurred along Ogbese road in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. A video of the incident received by our correspondent showed that the rear glass of the vehicle was broken by the attackers.
An eyewitness told The Trumpet that “the students were bashed by Okada rider and was confronted for hitting the bus but he allegedly slapped one of the students. His action annoyed the students which later resulted in unrest in Ogbese”, the source said.
When contacted, the President of the Union, Ogunsanmi Kolade confirmed the incident. He alleged that the hoodlums destroyed the bus in defence of the motorcyclist.
