Bisi Fayemi, the wife of Ekiti governor, has suspended her empowerment and advocacy campaign in local government areas of the state following controversy over the death of student of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE).<\/p>\n
Fayemi announced the suspension in a statement in Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday over the death of one of three students allegedly shot by the police in her motorcade<\/p>\n
She and her team were attacked by students of the institution on Tuesday while they were on an advocacy tour in the area.<\/p>\n
The student, identified as Omonofua Joseph of Biology Education Department, was confirmed dead at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, where he was receiving treatment.<\/p>\n
She, however, denied ordering her security guards to shoot anyone, including the students, as being alleged.<\/p>\n
However, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ekiti, DSP Caleb Nwachukwu, insisted that policemen drafted to the scene of the attack on the day never shot anyone and that the command was not aware of any death.<\/p>\n
In her statement entitled, \u201dPutting the Record Straight\u201d, Fayemi denied issuing orders to her guards men to shoot anyone.<\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday, Sept. 10, 2019, there was a crisis at Oye town, in Oye Local Government, Ekiti State, while I was on an empowerment and advocacy tour, to engage with women across the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe tour commenced on Monday, Sept. 9, with visits to two local governments which were hugely successful and peaceful.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we were at Ilejemeje LG, we received a call from our advance security team that students of the Federal University of Oye (FUOYE) were protesting a lack of electricity in Oye town.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were told that more information would be provided on the situation. Shortly after, we received word that the students had dispersed and the coast was clear for my visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen my convoy got to the Oye-Isan junction, we were met by a convoy of excited Okada riders, who led us into Oye town.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe made a stop at the primary healthcare centre along the road for me to present delivery kits to pregnant women.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no sign of any trouble. We proceeded to the venue of my town hall meeting at the civic centre, with women in Oye Local Government.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe atmosphere was very peaceful, the women were singing and dancing and there was nothing to indicate that anything was amiss.<\/p>\n
\u201cHalfway through our event, there was a disturbance outside. The FUOYE students (and possibly infiltrated by local thugs) had re-grouped and were trying to surge forward, security officers prevented this from happening.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe finished our programme and by the time we got outside, we found that vehicles from my convoy and those of my guests that were parked outside the venue had been vandalised<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we were driving out of Oye town, we encountered at least two road blocks that the students had mounted to prevent the movement of vehicles. I could see students\/thugs throwing stones and large sticks at us as we drove by.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, the casualties that were recorded did not take place while I was there. There are eye-witnesses, photographs and video footage to confirm this.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are reports circulating that the crisis occurred because I refused to address the protesting students. This is totally false.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am scandalised and shocked beyond words, to hear that I instructed security officers to shoot at students.<\/p>\n
\u201cI firmly believe in citizens\u2019 rights to protest on issues of concern. I am deeply saddened that one fatality has been recorded. As a mother my heart bleeds.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll these students are my children, and no mother prays to weep over their offspring.<\/p>\n
\u201cI extend my sincere condolences to the family concerned, and I wish those who are still receiving treatment a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy tour has been suspended for now, pending a review of what transpired yesterday. I thank friends and all members of the public who have expressed concern over this, \u201cshe said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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