Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi, has conveyed its profound sadness regarding the death of its lecturer, Olabode Abimbola-Ibikunle.
The university has urged the public to avoid speculation until all the facts surrounding the incident are fully established.
In a statement released in Lokoja, PAAU Registrar Yahaya Alilu described the lecturer’s death, which occurred in the company of student Glory Ojochegbe-Samuel, as “tragic and disturbing.”
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The Registrar called for a thorough investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
“This is because some unverified reports are linking the names of other students, including Miss Bello Yahaya-Lubabat of the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, to the incident.
“The university firmly dissociates Miss Bello Yahaya-Lubabat and other students from the matter and cautions against the spread of unfounded associations that may harm the reputations of innocent persons.
“We therefore, kindly urge the public and the media to refrain from speculations or drawing premature conclusions until the facts are fully established.
“PAAU remains committed to upholding the values of truth, fairness, and justice, and we respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as investigations continue.”
A lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Mr. Olabode Abimbola-Ibikunle, passed away at a hotel in Anyigba. The incident was reported to the police by the hotel manager.
William Ovye-Aya, the Kogi Police Command Spokesperson, confirmed the death to NAN, stating that an autopsy is currently being conducted to determine the cause.
Ovye-Aya explained that the hotel manager, Moses Friday, was alerted by Gloria Samuel, a 22-year-old 200-level PAAU student, who reported that the lecturer had collapsed after their encounter.
Police immediately transported Mr. Abimbola-Ibikunle to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The police spokesperson added that an investigation is ongoing, and further actions will be taken based on its findings.
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