A lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, has died during an alleged s*xual encounter with a female student.
Gatekeepers News reports that the deceased, Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, was a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education.
According to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident occurred in a hotel where Ibikunle was reportedly with a student identified as Glory Ojochegbe Samuel, also from the same department.
In an official statement on Friday, the university’s registrar, Yahaya Alilu, described the incident as “tragic and disturbing,” and confirmed that investigations are underway to uncover the full details surrounding the lecturer’s sudden demise.
The statement reads, “ 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.”
Spokesperson of Kogi State Police Command, William Ovye-Aya, confirmed that an autopsy is ongoing to ascertain the exact cause of death.
According to him, the hotel manager reported the incident after the female student allegedly ran to the reception seeking help when the lecturer collapsed.
Ibikunle was later taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a medical professional.
