Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi, has broken its silence over the death of its lecturer, Olabode Abimbola-Ibikunle, who died during a sexual encounter with a 22-year-old student, Gloria Samuel, at a hotel.
The PAAU Registrar, Yahaya Alilu, in statement, described the incident as “tragic and disturbing”, as he urged the public to refrain from speculations until the facts are fully established.
The registrar who expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the lecturer, called for a thorough investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding his death, which occurred in the company of a student, Miss Glory Ojochegbe-Samuel.
“This is because some unverified reports are 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 reputations of innocent persons.
“We therefore, kindly urge the public and the media to refrain from speculations or drawing premature conclusions until the facts are fully established.
“PAAU remains committed to upholding the values of truth, fairness, and justice, and we respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as investigations continue.”
It would be recalled thatAbimbola-Ibikunle, died at a hotel in Anyigba, and was later reported to the police by the hotel manager.
The Kogi Police Command Spokesperson, SP William Ovye-Aya, said an autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.
Ovye-Aya said that the hotel manager, Moses Friday, had 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.