Kwara State University, Malete, on Tuesday described the assertions made by a veteran journalist, Mr Wahab Oba in the write-up he made available on social media platforms as incorrect while accusing him of trying to tarnish the image of the institution ditto the Kwara State Government.
The university in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by its spokesperson, Dr Saeedat Aliyu refuted allegations of inaction on the part of the management of the institution.
The statement noted that contrary to the assertions made by Mr Wahab Oba, decisive measures have already been taken to tackle off-campus robberies in Malete
‘This write-up is one bent on destruction rather than construction as the writer refuses to see the results of the efforts being made to improve security in Malete community.
For the education of the writer, some of the perpetrators of the attacks are in police custody, while those who are still at large can not claim that there is any silence.
Successes are being recorded in respect of improvement of security in Malete community, and Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON has been central to this achievement.
It was in the news that the KWASU Management, in collaboration with security agencies, local government authorities, the Ministry of Tertiary Education, and the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq took critical steps to arrest the situation.
Movement restrictions and other measures have been taken to improve security in Malete community. The process of giving the restrictions legislative backing is ongoing in the legislative branch of Moro Local Government.
A joint security committee comprising University staff, members of Malete community, student union, and the security agencies, is in place and the committee is working to ensure that all private hostels in Malete engage security for each of the hostels, and the employment of professional vigilantes to complement security agents in Malete.
The University Management and Moro Local Government have increased the capacity of security presence in Malete community with the employment of vigilantes equipped with necessary gadgets to support existing security structure.
The Nigeria Police Force has increased the number of cops in the community while NSCDC officers are also patrolling the community.
The Kwara State Government is also in collaboration with the security agencies and ensuring that no stone is left unturned in apprehending those who attacked our students and dispossessed them of their valuables.
Arrests are being made, and more will still be made, and the culprits will face the wrath of the law.
Thus, it is a disservice to the government of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the KWASU Management, the security agencies, and the people of Malete to claim that nothing is being done’ the statement added.
KWASU urged members of the public to disregard Mr Wahab Oba’s assertions in the write-up in question noting that ‘they are false and aimed at destroying rather than providing solutions’-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
