Oyo Governor's Aide Denies Involvement in Ibadan Protest Violence Amid Clashes
Ibadan protest clash: Makinde's aide denies directing attack as Sowore-linked group faces allegations
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Victor Olojede, aide to Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, refutes allegations of inciting violence during a protest clash in Ibadan involving the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Take It Back Movement. The incident arose during a demonstration against insecurity following student abductions.
- 01The clash occurred at a Conoil filling station near the University of Ibadan on May 2, involving NANS and protesters from the Take It Back Movement.
- 02Victor Olojede stated he was on a peaceful mission to advocate for abducted students and denied directing any violence during the protest.
- 03Conflicting accounts emerged regarding the roles of various groups in the confrontation, with Olojede asserting that his team was attacked by Take It Back Movement supporters.
- 04Olojede condemned allegations of him carrying a firearm and claimed his actions were aimed at de-escalating tensions during the incident.
- 05The Oyo state government has dismissed viral claims about the release of abducted students as false and misleading.
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Victor Olojede, Senior Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Students' Affairs, has denied accusations of inciting violence during a protest clash in Ibadan on May 2. The incident involved members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and protesters from the Take It Back Movement, occurring at a Conoil filling station near the University of Ibadan. Olojede stated that he and his team were on a mission to advocate for the release of abducted students when they were confronted by Take It Back Movement supporters. He condemned the allegations as fraudulent and claimed that his actions were focused on de-escalating tensions rather than inciting violence. Furthermore, he refuted claims that he directed attacks or discharged a firearm during the incident. The Oyo state government has also dismissed viral claims regarding the release of abducted students, labeling them as misleading and harmful to affected families.
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The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding student safety and protests in Oyo State, affecting community perceptions of security and governance.
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