In a statement released on Tuesday, the student body called
for urgent and decisive intervention from the Osun State Government and
relevant security agencies to curb what it termed the “reign of terror” being
unleashed on Great Ife students.

The council said the latest incident occurred late Monday
night at Oreoluwa Hostel in Moremi Estate, where armed robbers attacked
students, carting away phones, laptops, and other valuables. Some students
reportedly sustained injuries during the attack.

“This is not an isolated occurrence. It is a continuation of
a frightening trend that has persisted for far too long, while those charged
with protecting lives and property look away in shameful silence,” the SRC
stated.

The students accused the state government of negligence,
questioning how the security votes allocated to the governor were being
utilized.

“We are not unaware that millions of naira are released
monthly as security votes to the Governor of Osun State, who doubles as the
Chief Security Officer. Yet, the streets of Ile-Ife remain unsafe, and our
students continue to bleed. If these funds are truly used for security, where
is the evidence?” the statement queried.

The council urged Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State
Commissioner of Police, and the Divisional Police Officer of the Moore Division
to act swiftly to restore safety within and around the campus.

“Our safety must not be treated as a privilege, it is our
right,” the statement emphasized.

The SRC also appealed to the university administration to
address the chronic accommodation shortage forcing thousands of students to
live off-campus, where they are more vulnerable to criminal attacks.

“Safety cannot be guaranteed when students are left with no
choice but to reside outside the university due to inadequate on-campus
hostels,” it added.

While commiserating with the latest victims, the student
leaders vowed to continue demanding accountability and protection until
students can “live and learn in peace once again.”

“We demand action. We demand protection. We demand justice,”
the council added.