Ibadan Poly Stages Protest Over Renaming of Institution

A violent clash between two families over land dispute has resulted in the death of one man and several others injured. The incident happened at the weekend in Kopkopshe village, Loham ward of Tunkus, Mikang local government of Plateau state It was learnt that the members of the family had been at loggerhead for over two years over who inherits the farmland. Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council, Dr. Benard Soepding Alkali has visited scene of conflict to assess the level of damage caused. According to a statement, Alkali strongly condemned the outbreak of violence, describing it as unnecessary and unacceptable. He emphasised that such conflicts undermine his administration’s efforts to foster peace and unity among the four ethnic groups in the council. The chairman expressed dismay over the conflict and assured the community that the government has taken prompt measures to prevent further escalation. He stated that the Governor is aware of the sad event and mandated him to assess the level of damage and engage the two families to come up with a lasting solution. “It’s shameful that while the government is committed to protecting our lands from external forces and land grabbers, we are also fighting and killing ourselves over land. This will frustrate government efforts, as when brothers fight over land, a stranger inherit,” he said. The chairman encouraged the people of Kopkopshe village to live in harmony and peace, emphasizing that God did not make mistakes by bringing them together. Son of the deceased, Mr. Felix Bagen, shared a harrowing account of the incident, detailing how his father was brutally killed over the land dispute. He explained that the conflict had been ongoing for five years, with a pending court case. Bagen urged government to come to their rescue by taking ownership of the land until the law decides otherwise. Mr. Saty Woldut, a community leader, appreciated the chairman for his visit and assured him of peaceful coexistence in the community. Ibadan

Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in Oyo State, are currently out on the streets, staging a fiery protest against the renaming of their institution to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. The demonstrations, which kicked off earlier today, saw the students taking their grievances straight to the Oyo State Government Secretariat, where they made it loud and clear they’re not happy about the decision to name their school after the former governor.

Our correspondent on the ground found that the students didn’t just stop at marching—they went all out, blocking both entrance gates of the institution and even shutting down the busy Sango-Eleyele Road. Traffic’s a mess, tempers are flaring, and it’s safe to say things are getting heated. The students are adamant that renaming the polytechnic isn’t just a change of name—it’s an attack on their identity, or so they claim.

Now, here’s where it gets tricky. Naming institutions after prominent figures is nothing new, but this particular move has clearly struck a nerve. I can’t help but wonder—does Olunloyo’s legacy really justify all this uproar, or are the students just looking for a fight? Either way, it’s hard to ignore the passion these young folks are bringing to the table, even if it’s causing a major headache for commuters.

The protest’s still ongoing, and with the gates locked and roads blocked, it looks like the students aren’t backing down anytime soon. What’s the government’s next move? Will they stick to their guns on the renaming, or will they cave under the pressure? One thing’s for sure—this isn’t just about a name; it’s about who gets to decide what matters.

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