EDUCATION
OSUN POLYTECHNIC WARNS STUDENTS TO STAY INDOORS OVER SECURITY THREAT
The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has issued a security alert urging students and staff to remain indoors from 9:00 p.m. daily following intelligence reports of possible security threats in the area.
In an internal memo dated October 7, 2027, and signed by the Registrar, R. I. Adebayo, on behalf of the management, the institution cited reports indicating the suspected presence of Fulani herdsmen in the vicinity of Iree and nearby communities, which could pose a threat to the safety of residents.
“The entire Polytechnic community, especially students, are hereby informed to stay indoors anytime from 9:00 p.m. in Iree and its environs,” the memo stated. It further explained that the precautionary measure was based on intelligence gathered from the community regarding potential security risks.
The management advised students to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary movement at night, and promptly report any suspicious activity or perceived danger to the institution’s Chief Security Officer via the provided emergency contacts — 07033166585 and 07034557451.
This latest advisory underscores the growing concern over security in parts of Osun State and highlights the institution’s effort to ensure the safety of its students and staff.
"This represents a significant development in our ongoing coverage of current events."— Editorial Board