Students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure on Friday staged a peaceful protest to express their displeasure over the sudden death of a 500Level student, Akeredolu Clinton Ayomide.
The protest led to gridlock of vehicular movement on Akure-Ilesa expressway for several hours, with many travellers stranded on the ever busy road.
During the protest,the Students alleged that one of them known as Ayomide had slumped while in his hostel and was rushed to the University Health facility.
They claimed that Ayomide gave up the ghost at the University clinic due to the lack of basic amenities.
The students called on the government to come to their aid as there has been series of similar incidents in the past and demonstrations ended with unfulfilled promises.
Meanwhile,the Management of the institution in a statement signed by the Director ,Corporate Communication,Adegbenro Adebanjo said the school has directed that immediate remedial measures be taken to address the lacuna and other issues raised by the students.
