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By John Ogunsemore
The Comrade Adekanye Mayomi Adeboye-led National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council, Ondo State Axis, has announced a peaceful demonstration over persistent menace of heavy-duty trucks plying the Ikare–Akungba road.
In a statement sent to Daily Sun, Adeboye disclosed that the protest will hold at AAUA Main Gate, Akungba-Akoko, by 11:00 am today.
The protest comes barely a day after a fatal road crash involving a truck that allegedly lost control and rammed into some shops along the busy road, killing 10 people, including a pregnant woman, on the spot.
He said, “This protest is aimed at addressing the persistent menace of heavy-duty trucks plying the Ikare–Akungba road, which has continually led to tragic road accidents claiming innocent lives, including those of our dear students.
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“We are demanding that those involved in dismantling the barricades and collecting illegal fees from truck drivers be identified and brought to justice.
“Furthermore, NANS JCC Ondo Axis insists on the immediate restoration and permanent reinforcement of the barricade to ensure total restriction of long and heavy trucks along that axis.”
Adeboye noted that the safety and lives of students remain a top priority and non-negotiable.
He called on the Ondo State Government, security agencies, community leaders, and all relevant stakeholders to stand with the association as it presses for a lasting solution to this recurring tragedy.
“Enough is enough — the lives of our students must be protected,” he added.
