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Fresh Fact Emerges How AAU 300-L Student Was Killed

POSTED ON July 23, 2024 •   LOCAL NEWS      BY Benedicta Bassey
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko/ Photo credit: AAU

A doctorate student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, has recounted how a 300-level Linguistics student of the institution, identified simply as Emmanuel, was shot and killed on Sunday by suspected armed cultists in Landmark hostels.

The student, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed to our correspondent via telephone calls, that the deceased was shot from the back in the room on Sunday.

He said the attack was done very swiftly as some students didn't envisage such was happening in the hostel until the gunshot.

He said, “They went straight down and gunned the guy directly from the back while the guy was on bed in his room at Landmark Hostel and they left immediately.

“Even the people in the compound didn't know anything they just heard the gunshot. 

"What is there is not really clear for now. We need a base to that but the guy returned from his friend’s place where they had fun and after that they came for him that particular night. 

“But I can tell you this; no student will kill someone or a fellow student without an issue. 

"From what I heard, even though we need a base to it, the armed men were from the ‘Aiye’ or ‘Buccaneer’ cult group.

"However, the police came around and moved the guy to a hospital. Investigation is still ongoing regarding the incident."

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Odunlami Ibukun, confirmed the incident, saying that investigation was ongoing regarding the incident.

He said, “It was reported to the police and they had to go to the crime scene. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm. The investigation is ongoing.”

The Vice Chairman of the National Association of Universities Students, Comrade Oladele Emmanuel, in his reaction called on security agencies and the university management to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“The motive behind the killing is yet to be identified,” Emmanuel stated.

“However, the university community must be reassured that such a tragic event will be met with the full force of the law and diligent investigative efforts.”

Emmanuel noted that the death of the young student was a devastating loss not only to his family and friends but also to the entire AAUA community.

“His potential and contributions to our shared academic environment are irreplaceable. We mourn his untimely departure and extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones during this difficult times.”

In the wake of this tragic incident, the NAUS Vice Chairman urged the university management to enhance security measures around the campus and surrounding areas, including increasing security patrols, providing better lighting, and ensuring more accessible emergency services.

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