Reactions has LASU student activist shot dead in front of school gate

A former student and activist of the Lagos State University, LASU, Yusuf Nurudeen Alowonle, alias Omomeewa, has been shot dead by some gunmen not too far from the school main gate in Ojo, Lagos.

Omomeewa, who two years ago contested the position of the president of the Students Union Government of the university but lost, was shot at about 10 pm on Wednesday night while in company with a staff of the university simply identified as Majek.

According to reports, he was fatally shot, later died of his injuries, while Majek sustained some injuries.

Eyewitnesses said the gunmen went away with his bag containing his phone and other valuables.

While commenting on the development, the President of the SUG, Badmus Oladipupo Uthman in a statement, said that the unknown gunmen were probably armed robbers.

“The Lagos State University Students’ Union is so sad to announce the demise of our dear Unionist and Activist, the Founder of Educational Right Campaign known as Comr. Yusuf Nurudeen Alowonle (Omomeewa).

“Omomeewa was an activist of Human & Student Rights and also a graduate of Lagos State University(Set of 2019). He graduated from the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education.

“Nurudeen contested for the post of Lagos State University Students’ Union President in the 29th LASUSU Election but lost. He was a strong activist who has never been found guilty of any form of illegal activities.

While reacting to the development, popular activist Rinu Oduala said: You were one of the few radical student activists I know. In the face of arrests, disciplinary committees, you never stopped standing up for student rights. They didn’t stop either until they made sure you are dead. LASU failed you. Nigeria failed you, like many others.