The Prince Abubakar Audu University in Ayingba has stated that it is still examining the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Olabode Ibikunle, a lecturer in the department of social science education at the university.
Ibikunle reportedly died last Thursday while with Miss Glory Ojochegbe from the same department.
However, the management denied the notion that his death was linked to one Miss Bello Lubabat, advising people to wait for the outcome of the ongoing inquiry by the proper authorities before leaping to unfounded conclusions.
The school’s Registrar, Yahaya Alilu, issued a statement on Friday urging the media and the public to refrain from speculation in order to prevent jumping to wrong conclusions.
The statement read, “Prince Abubakar Audu, University, Ayingba expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate passing of Mr Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education.
“His sudden demise in company of Miss Glory Ojochegbe Samuel (24GE2034) of the same department is a tragic and disturbing occurrence that understandably generated public concern and interest.
“The university wishes to state that the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle is currently under investigation by the appropriate authorities.
“We therefore kindly urge the public and the media to refrain from speculations or drawing premature conclusions until the facts are fully 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 and other students from the matter and cautions against the spread of unfounded information that may harm the reputation of innocent persons.
“Prince Abubakar Audu University remains committed to upholding the value of truth, fairness and justice, and we respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as the investigation continues.”
