Suspected cultists on Wednesday were said to have killed a final-year history and diplomatic studies student at the Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on campus.
According to information obtained by Punch Online from a student who spoke under anonymity, the victim, Olaoye Fabiyi, was allegedly pulled by some guys out of the exam room while he was finishing his final exams. They then led him to a location where they opened fire on him and struck him in the head with a brick.
According to the informant, before fleeing the scene, the attackers waited to make sure he was dead.
Later, it was reported that members of the university’s security team showed up at the scene and brought him to the school clinic, where his death was officially declared.
The source said, “They (History and Diplomatic Studies students) were having their final paper today when some boys suspected to be cultists stormed the examination venue and dragged him out.
“They kicked him, shot at him, and hit him with a brick on the head.
“It was when they realised he was lifeless that they left before the school security men came to pick him up to the school clinic, where he was confirmed dead.”
The Punch online noted that the president of the student union at the school, Bethel Olorunfunmi, confirmed the occurrence in a written statement on Wednesday. He stated that medical personnel’s attempts to save the victim’s life were unsuccessful.
Olorunfunmi said, “It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of a tragic incident that occurred today. A fellow student was attacked on the school premises and, despite the best efforts of medical staff at the general hospital, he sadly passed away. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the student during this difficult time.
“In light of this event, we are implementing strict security measures to ensure the safety of all students. Effective immediately, a mandatory curfew is in place, requiring all students to remain indoors starting at 10 pm tonight (Wednesday).
“Please, understand that this measure is being taken with your safety as our utmost priority. We are working closely with university authorities and law enforcement agencies, who are conducting a thorough investigation and enhancing security across the campus.”
Oladimeji Uthman, the National Clerk of the National Association of Nigeria Students, verified the event to the Punch correspondent over the phone on Wednesday.
He stated that the NANS leadership is on top of the situation.
He added, “So sad and discouraging. A final-year student is drafting his final paper. As leaders, we are in control of the circumstance.”
Meanwhile, Ayotunde Odubela, the University’s Public Relations Officer, said she was unaware of the event when reached by the aforementioned publication correspondent on Wednesday.
“I am not aware of the incident,” Odubela stated.
