Stray bullet claims life of Osun State graduate after NYSC call-up collection

‎A fresh graduate of Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, was tragically killed by a stray bullet during a violent clash between rival cult groups on Tuesday, September 23, shortly after collecting his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) call-up letter.
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The incident occurred just outside the college premises, following days of unrest that began Monday, September 22, when gunfire broke out during final-year students’ sign-out celebrations.
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‎A student who witnessed the initial clashes explained that panic ensued as shots rang out, forcing students to scatter for safety. A final-year student was killed at that time.
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‎Taoreed, the graduate, had visited the campus to collect his NYSC call-up letter and was waiting by the roadside to catch a bus home when the reprisal attack unfolded along the Ilesa–Esa-Oke Road. According to police sources, gunmen targeted rival groups in the area, and in the chaos, Taoreed was hit by a stray bullet.Details reveal that though he ran for cover after hearing gunshots, Taoreed was later found unresponsive in a nearby bush. His NYSC call-up letter was discovered inside the black cross bag he carried.
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‎The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the clash involved cult groups and resulted in two deaths, one immediately on-site, the other in hospital. Arrest efforts for the attackers are underway.
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