The Registrar of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, Kogi State, Yahaya Alilu, has reacted to the death of a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education of the institution, Mr Olabode Ibikunle, while in company with a female student.
He, however, absolved some other students whose names are being linked to the incident.
Ibikunle reportedly died last Thursday while in company of one Miss Glory Ojochegbe of the same department.
Expressing the varsity management’s position, Alilu described the development as disturbing, noting that investigation was ongoing on it.
He said in a statement on Friday: “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 investigation continues.”
