Cultists kill TASUED varsity final year student …Management suspends examination

A final year student of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun,Ogun State, identified as Ahmed Fabiyi, has been killed by suspected cultists, on Wednesday.

This development was confirmed by the  Registrar of the institution, Mr. Dapo Oke, to our correspondent on Thursday.

Oke said that the victim was attacked by his assailants during signing off ceremony by final year students of the Department of History Education, on the university campus.

He explained that the institution’s security unit waded in as soon as the incident was brought to it attention, and that they prevented Fabiyi’s assailants from whisking him away.

He said, ” The incident happened during signing off ceremony. He was dragged  out of the ceremony and stabbed severally and not shot dead.

“The security officers rescued the victim from the hoodlums and was taken to the school health facility for first aid treatment and died while  being taken to the General Hospital Ijebu-Ode.”

The Registrar also said that the ongoing  second semester 2023/2024 examination in the school has been suspended till further notice.

He assured the students of their safety and advised them to remain calm, saying that the students will been issued further notices on the resumption of examinations.

While appreciating the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, for dispatching his men to go after the perperators of the act.

“The Police are combing the entire university host communities to fish out those behind the killings. SWAT operatives are on ground on the directive of the CP. 

” We urged parents not to be panic. The situation has been brought under control. The univeristy is on top of the situation and few arrest have been made,” he added.

Meanwhile, the institution’s Students Union President, Bethel Olorunfunmi, said efforts to save the life of the victim by medical personnel proved abortive.

Olorunfunmi said, “It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of a tragic incident that occurred today. A fellow student was attacked on the school premises and, despite the best efforts of medical staff at the General Hospital, he sadly passed away. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the student during this difficult time.

“In the light of this event, we are implementing strict security measures to ensure the safety of all students. Effective immediately, a mandatory curfew is in place, requiring all students to remain indoors starting at 10pm tonight on Wednesday.

“Please understand that this measure is being taken with your safety as our utmost priority. We are working closely with university authorities and law enforcement agencies, who are conducting a thorough investigation and enhancing security across the campus.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, also confirmed the incident.

She said investigation has commenced to unravel those behind the incident.

“Our officers immediately moved to the scene of the incident. All possible hideouts of the suspects were combed by our detectives, including those from other divisions. Every effort is being made to ensure that all perpetrators are apprehended,” the image maker added.