The Kogi State Police Command has identified a female student whose body was discovered along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway as a final-year student of the Federal University Lokoja.
The deceased, identified as Sarah Ojodomo Idoko, was found dead on Saturday night near the Crusher area along the Felele axis of Lokoja after she was allegedly dumped by unidentified assailants.
Eyewitnesses said a vehicle was seen stopping briefly near the location at about 8 p.m. before speeding away.
Passers-by later discovered the body by the roadside and alerted security authorities.
Initial reports suggested that the deceased was a student of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, after an identity card bearing her name was recovered at the scene.
The card indicated that she was enrolled in the Higher National Diploma programme of the Department of Office Technology Management for the 2024/2025 academic session.
However, the police later clarified that Sarah was a student of the Federal University Lokoja.
Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Naziru Kankarofi, said investigations were ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death and apprehend those responsible.
“The command is working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and track down those responsible,” the police commissioner said.
He assured residents that the outcome of the investigation would be made public at the appropriate time and reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring justice for the deceased.
Reacting to the development, the Association of Nigeria Female Students, Kogi State Chapter, condemned the killing, describing it as cruel, unfortunate and unacceptable.
In a statement signed by its State Coordinator, Celina James, the association expressed deep sorrow over the death and called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The group also urged relevant authorities to strengthen security around campuses and student communities to prevent similar incidents.
“The tragic death of Sarah Ojodomo has once again raised concerns about the safety and security of students and residents along the Felele corridor, a major gateway to Lokoja that has witnessed several security-related incidents in recent years,” the association stated.
