Student leaders of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY have proposed stronger collaboration with the police to address security concerns affecting students, including cultism, drug abuse and unsafe accommodation.
The proposal emerged during a courtesy visit by executives of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) to the Elewe-Eran Police Zone on Monday, October 12, 2026.
The delegation, led by SUG President Comrade Opatumobi Boluwatife Joshua, popularly known as LUSH, discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between student bodies and the Nigeria Police Force.
Spokesperson for the Ogun Police Command, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi welcomed the student leaders and stressed the importance of collaboration, while proposing a Student Security Summit to promote security awareness among students.
He also assured the union of his availability when formally invited.
Oluseyi expressed concern over the lack of student hostels in many institutions across Ogun State and advised students to seek accommodation in safe environments close to their schools.
The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, E.O. Oluborode, urged the SUG, SRC and NAPS to work with the police to educate students across institutions on the dangers of cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.
The visit ended with a commitment by the student leaders and police representatives to strengthen security awareness, peaceful coexistence and cooperation in protecting students.