A former student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, identified as Oyelade Habeeb Olawale, has been killed in a violent clash involving rival cult groups on campus.

Incident Details

• Olawale, a Civil Engineering student (matriculation ND/20/CEC/FT/206), was attacked during a confrontation reportedly orchestrated by former students who infiltrated the campus.
• The attack caused panic among current students before security personnel intervened promptly.
• Several suspects linked to the killing were apprehended and handed over to the police.

Institutional Response

• Halimat Garba, spokesperson for the Polytechnic, described the incident as “unfortunate” and reaffirmed the institution’s zero-tolerance stance on cultism and criminal activity.
• Garba emphasized that the Polytechnic’s security unit acted swiftly based on prior intelligence and assured that academic and administrative activities have resumed normally.
• The management urged students and the community to report suspicious activities to maintain campus safety.

Police Investigation

• Police are reportedly investigating the incident, though no detailed statement has been released on the arrests or progress of the investigation.