The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso said it looked into the true position of things on the fracas leading to shooting that took place outside the on Tuesday.
According to a release by the Registrar of the institution, Dr. Kayode Ogunleye and made available by the Public Relations Officer, Mr. Lekan Fadeyi, on Thursday, LAUTECH has been able to confirm that an ex-student of the university, Iyanda Femi Israel, a graduate of the Department of Management and Accounting, sustained a gunshot injury during the incident that occurred in a club outside the university and was immediately rushed to the hospital.
The management also confirmed that the person who was reportedly shot dead was neither a student nor graduate of the university.
The Registrar said, “Since the occurence of the incident, appropriate government agencies have swung into action to investigate the matter and take appropriate actions.”
While commiserating with friends and family of the deceased, the university management reiterated its commitment to the safety and welfare of staff and students.
“Meanwhile, necessary actions are already being taken to monitor the health of the injured ex-student.
“Staff and students are hereby enjoined to maintain the peace on the campus while going about their lawful business,” Ogunleye stated.