Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi has reacted to the death of one of its lecturers identified as Dr. Olabode Abimbola -Ibikunle during sexual encounter with a student.
PAAU, in a statement by its Registrar, Mr Yahaya Alilu, in Lokoja on Saturday described the incident as “tragic and disturbing”.
While expressing deep sorrow over the death of Abimbola-Ibikunle, PAAU called for a thorough investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the lecturer’s death.
The University said while reports indicated that the lecturer died in the company of one Miss Glory Ojochegbe-Samuel, other students are being linked to 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.”
Abimbola-Ibikunle, died at a hotel in Anyigba, and was later reported to the police by the hotel manager.
The Kogi Police Command Spokesperson, SP William Ovye-Aya, confirmed the incident to NAN, and said an autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.
Ovye-Aya said that the hotel manager, Moses Friday, had reported that a 22-year-old 200-level student of PAAU, Gloria Samuel, rushed to the reception to alert the staff that the lecturer had collapsed after their encounter.
The police, he said, swung into action by rushing the lecturer to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.
According to him, investigation is ongoing and further action will be taken based on the findings.
Lecturer’s death in company of female student disturbing – Kogi varsity
By Gbenga Odogun
The Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, has said that it is still investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education of the institution, Mr Olabode Ibikunle.
Ibikunle reportedly died last Thursday while in company of one Miss Glory Ojochegbe of the same department.
The management, however, dispelled the rumour doing the round about his death linking it with one Miss Bello Lubabat, urging people to wait for the outcome of the ongoing investigation by the appropriate authorities and avoid jumping into unverified conclusion.
The Registrar of the school, Yahaya Alilu, in a statement on Friday, urged the media and the public to refrain from speculation to avoid jumping into false conclusion.
The statement read, “Prince Abubakar Audu, University, Ayingba expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate passing of Mr Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education.
“His sudden demise in company of Miss Glory Ojochegbe Samuel (24GE2034) of the same department is a tragic and disturbing occurrence that understandably generated public concern and interest.
“The university wishes to state that the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle is currently under investigation by the appropriate authorities.
“We therefore kindly urge the public and the media to refrain from speculations or drawing premature conclusions until the facts are fully established.
“We are also aware of some unverified reports 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 and other students from the matter and cautions against the spread of unfounded information that may harm the reputation of innocent persons.
“Prince Abubakar Audu University remains committed to upholding the value of truth, fairness and justice , and we respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as investigation continues.”
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