Scandal or Tragedy? Varsity Probes Shocking Death of Lecturer in Student’s Presence

The Prince Abubakar Audu University in Anyigba, Kogi State, has confirmed the sudden and troubling death of one of its senior lecturers, Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, from the Department of Social Science Education. According to iReporter Online, the incident occurred while Mr. Ibikunle was in the company of a female student from the same department, identified as Miss Glory Ojochegbe.

In a formal statement released on Friday, the university’s Registrar, Yahaya Alilu, expressed deep sorrow over the lecturer’s passing, describing the situation as both tragic and disturbing. The institution clarified that investigations are currently ongoing to determine the exact circumstances that led to Mr. Ibikunle’s demise.

According to iReporter Online, the university firmly refuted circulating rumours suggesting that another student, Miss Bello Yahaya Lubabat from the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, was linked to the case. The administration stressed that Miss Lubabat and other students mentioned in unofficial reports had no connection to the incident and warned against the reckless spread of misinformation.

The university urged members of the public and the media to remain calm and avoid drawing premature conclusions, emphasizing that only a thorough and complete investigation by appropriate authorities would reveal the truth. According to iReporter Online, the institution remains committed to upholding justice, transparency, and due process, and has appealed for responsible media reporting as the inquiry unfolds.