The Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Anyigba has urged the public and media to refrain from drawing premature conclusions over the death of a lecturer, Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle in a hotel with a female student.
Reports of the unfortunate incident, viral on social media, had linked the Lecturer’s death to a sex romp with his student identified as Glory Ojochegbe Samuel with registration number 24GE1034.
However, in a press release by the Registrar of the institution, Yahaya Segun Alilu, the management said the circumstances are currently under investigation, calling for restraint pending when the facts are 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 Yahaya Lubabat and other students from the matter and cautions against the spread of unfounded associations that may harm the reputation of innocent persons.
“Prince Abubakar Audu University remains committed to upholding the values of truth, fairness, and justice, and we respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as investigations continue,” he said.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, William Ovye Aya has described the incident as unfortunate and said an autopsy has been conducted to determine the cause of death.
According to him, the hotel manager, Moses Friday, 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 were immediately informed, and the lecturer was taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.
The police said investigations were ongoing and further action would be taken based on the findings.
