The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) led by the Comr. Olushola Oladoja has condemned the illegal burglary and outright theft perpetrated by officers of the Nigerian Air Force in Osogbo.
The allegation was contained in a statement by Oluwole Olatunde Aboke, Deputy Chief of Staff to the NANS President.
Following a clash between between some students of Osun State University, Osogbo campus and some residents of Osogbo, it was gathered that one of the parties sought the intervention of Air Force personnel.
According to Aboke, “the officers were seen storming the residence of one of the citizens involved, forcefully broke into the house and carted away valuable properties including a motorcycle, laptop, iPhone, CCTV devices, and other essential personal belongings.
“This act constitutes a gross abuse of power, a brazen violation of citizens’ rights, and a complete deviation from the constitutional duty of security agencies, which is to protect lives and property; not to violate, intimidate, and dispossess innocent Nigerians.
“It is both disturbing and unacceptable that officers entrusted with national security would descend to the level of common criminals by engaging in acts of burglary and theft.”
The Association gave the Air Force 24-hour ultimatum to release all seized items, threatening to mobilise for a protest if items not relased.
“Consequently, NANS hereby issues a firm 24-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian Air Force Research and Development Institute, Osogbo, to return all stolen items to their rightful owner without further delay.
“Failure to comply within this stipulated period will compel NANS to mobilize Nigerian students and well-meaning citizens for a peaceful but massive protest in Osogbo, one that will firmly demand accountability, justice, and an end to impunity.