The Students Union of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Sunday, November 8, kicked against the decision of the authorities of the university to ban the use of ladies bikes on campus.
The management of the institution had, last Monday, banned the bikes from the premises of the institution after some individuals on a ladies bike reportedly snatched phones, laptops and tablets from some students around the campus.
Following the incident and to prevent further occurrence, the campus security unit immediately placed a ban on the use on campus apparently after a directive from the management.
However, reacting to the ban, the Students Union of the institution said while it condemned the attack and theft with the use of the bike, its blanket ban will deprive many law-abiding students the opportunity to get to lecture halls, laboratories and other places to receive lectures on time.
The Students Union wrote: “The Students Union condemns any act of theft or violence against students in strong terms.
“However, we have made it clear to management that a blanket ban is not the solution. Punishing thousands of innocent, law-abiding students who rely on these bikes daily to get to lectures, laboratories and clinics creates unnecessary hardship.”
The students body added that its leadership had met with the Directorate of Students Affairs and the security unit to resolve the matter, saying part of the way forward is to ensure registration of students bike owners so that the ban can be lifted without compromising campus security.
