Murder of Delta polytechnic students, NANS condemns killing, calls for justice

By Bisi LAWAL

The murder of Mr. Ishie Abraham, a student of Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara, allegedly by his landlord has been condemned.

The victim was a final-year student of the Department of Computer Science.

A statement by the national leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS’ factional president, Comrade Rioborue Deniran, Wednesday night, called on security authorities, particularly the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, and the state government, to urgently seek justice for the deceased.

In the statement, the students’ body, expressed heartfelt sympathy to the polytechnic community, especially the immediate family and friends of the deceased.

It said it was committed to ensuring justice in the tragic incident.

“We call for calm and orderliness among our students, while urging the police to make immediate arrests and prosecute the culprit(s).

“We strongly discourage any involvement in criminal activities, as the leadership of NANS will never tolerate any form of injustice against our students. None of us should be a victim of such a tragic fate,” the body said.

The statement read in full: “We received the sad news of the death of Mr. Ishie Abraham, a student of Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara. The circumstances surrounding the death of such a young and vibrant man are completely condemnable, as the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) frowns upon the killing of its member.

“We are calling on the security authorities, particularly the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, and the state government to urgently seek justice for this promising young man whose life was cut short.

“Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the polytechnic community, especially the immediate family and friends of the deceased. The apex student body is committed to ensuring justice in this tragic incident.

“We call for calm and orderliness among our students, while urging the police to make immediate arrests and prosecute the culprit(s).

“Lastly, we strongly discourage any involvement in criminal activities, as the leadership of NANS will never tolerate any form of injustice against our students. None of us should be a victim of such a tragic fate.”