Tension erupted in Ijebu-Igbo earlier today as students of Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic staged a protest following allegations that a mobile police officer slapped the institution’s Students’ Union Government (SUG) President.
According to information gathered from a reliable source, the incident reportedly occurred earlier this morning, sparking outrage among students of the institution.
Reports indicate that aggrieved students later moved to the office of the Area Commander in Ijebu-Igbo, where they are currently protesting and demanding justice over the alleged assault.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the circumstances that led to the incident remain unclear, while security operatives are said to be monitoring the situation to prevent further escalation.
Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the police authorities and the school management were unsuccessful at the time of this report.
This is a developing story and more details will be provided as events unfold.
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