The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has indefinitely suspended the customary ‘sign out’ and ‘log out’ celebration activities for final-year students. This decision comes in response to the tragic death of Hammed Ayinla Fabiyi, a 400-level student, and aims to ensure safety and maintain a serene and secure environment during the final examinations.
This announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday by the university’s ACEO (Information), Bankole Mofolorunso Adegoke.
According to PUNCH Online, Fabiyi was killed by suspected cultists after being dragged out of the examination hall while writing his final papers. He was taken to a corner of the school premises and shot, but was rescued after the assailants fled. Despite being taken to two different hospitals, Fabiyi succumbed to his injuries.
Adegoke’s statement emphasized that violators of the new and existing policies would face sanctions, with the Students’ Affairs Division and the Security Division tasked with recommending appropriate penalties for offenders.
“The Management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, hereby announces the indefinite suspension of students’ celebrations: ‘log out’ and ‘sign out’ activities for all final-year students upon completion of their examinations. This decision follows a recent Management meeting to address the breach of peace on all its campuses,” Adegoke stated.
He added that Deans of Colleges and Heads of Departments are to refrain from approving any student activities without explicit authorization from the University Management.
The statement also reiterated the existing ban on students driving personal vehicles to campus, warning that violators would face stringent sanctions. Additionally, to enhance campus security and prevent unauthorized individuals from posing as students, the university will strictly enforce the mandatory use of student identification cards on campus.
“The University Management urges all students to comply with these directives to ensure a peaceful and conducive learning environment,” Adegoke concluded.
