According to the memo titled “Security Resolution Within Oye-Ekiti Community” (Ref: FUOYEREG/CIR/18/Vol.3/090), the university security unit reached a resolution in collaboration with the Oloye-in-Council and other local stakeholders after a high-level security meeting convened to address the alarming rise in campus-related criminal activities. The resolution outlines specific preventive measures to be adopted immediately.
A central highlight of the memo is the restriction of movement in the Oye-Ekiti town from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. This curfew applies to all students and staff, and it is intended to reduce vulnerability to night-time attacks which have recently occurred in off-campus hostels and residential lodges. The university strongly advised community members to comply strictly with the directive.
Furthermore, the memo warned staff and students not to disrespect any security personnel on official duty. “All staff and students within Oye-Ekiti community should not disrespect any Security personnel on official duty,” it read, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with law enforcement and university security agents.
The statement also advised against over-speeding at night, likely in reference to previous incidents involving reckless driving during emergency responses or late-night escape attempts from robbery situations. It added that anyone moving within the Oye-Ekiti community at night must carry a valid means of identification to avoid unnecessary harassment or misidentification during patrol stops.
The memo was widely circulated among university departments and administrative units, with copies sent to key stakeholders including the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellors (Admin. and SPRIL), the Bursar, Provost of the College of Medicine, Deans of Faculties, and the President of the FUOYE Student Union Government.
Students who spoke to The Nigeria Education News expressed mixed reactions to the directive. While some welcomed the curfew as a sign that the authorities are beginning to respond, others expressed scepticism about its implementation and whether it would truly curb the crimes. “It’s a step forward, but until we see real patrols and arrests, we’re still vulnerable,” said a 400-level student of the department of Accounting who asked not to be named.
The university’s security department has not yet released a public statement beyond the memo, and there was no mention of whether additional security personnel or patrol teams would be deployed to the most affected areas. However, the memo concluded with a note urging strict compliance: “You are kindly enjoined to abide by the stipulated security measures in Oye-Ekiti community.”
