tragic incident in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Here is a clear summary of what happened, based on news reports.

Students in Owo protested violently over the alleged killing of their colleague by an officer of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), also known as Amotekun.

• The incident occurred on a Tuesday. Reports state that Ahmad was allegedly shot by an Amotekun officer during a dispute.
• The exact cause of the argument is still under investigation, but some sources suggest it was related to a minor traffic issue or a refusal to comply with the Amotekun officer’s demands.

• Enraged by the killing, students, under the aegis of the Federation of Owo Students (FOS), took to the streets.
• In a dramatic and angry display, they carried Ahmad’s corpse to the palace of the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, and also blocked major roads in the town.
• The protest caused a major traffic gridlock and brought commercial activities in the area to a standstill.

• hey demanded that the Amotekun officer responsible be arrested and prosecuted immediately.
• The students called for an end to what they described as the constant harassment and extrajudicial killings by Amotekun operatives in the state.

This incident has once again brought the Amotekun Corps under public scrutiny. The security outfit was created to tackle insecurity in the Southwest region, but it has faced frequent accusations of human rights abuses, high-handedness, and extrajudicial killings by citizens. The students’ protest with their colleague’s body is a powerful sign of their deep frustration and lack of faith in the system.