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Sunday July 27, 2025
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Olabode Ibikunle, a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Ayingba, Kogi State, has reportedly died in the company of his alleged girlfriend.
The incident occurred last Thursday and the female student has been identified as Miss Glory Ojochegbe of the same department.
The authorities of the university stated that it is investigating the circumstances that led to the death of the lecturer.
PAAU management dispelled the rumour doing the rounds about Ibikunle’s death, linking it with one Miss Bello Lubabat, urging people to wait for the outcome of the ongoing investigation by the appropriate authorities and avoid jumping to unverified conclusions.
Yahaya Alilu, Registrar of the school, in a statement on Friday, urged the media and the public to refrain from speculation to avoid jumping to false conclusions.
The statement reads: “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 the 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 are 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.”
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