Kogiflame
A senior lecturer at Kogi State University, Anyigba, Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, has died during an alleged sexual encounter with a 22-year-old female student of the institution, sparking shock and concern within the academic community.
The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at a private hotel in Anyigba and was reported to the police by the hotel management shortly after it happened.
According to the Kogi State Police Command, the lecturer reportedly collapsed shortly after the encounter, prompting the student, identified as Gloria Samuel, a 200-level undergraduate, to raise an alarm and alert hotel staff.
The hotel manager, Moses Friday, immediately notified the police and assisted in rushing the lecturer to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by attending medical personnel.
Sources within the university described Dr. Ibikunle as a well-known academic in the Department of Biological Sciences.
His sudden death has left colleagues and students in shock, with many expressing disbelief over the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command, SP William Ovye Aya, described the situation as unfortunate and said that investigations are ongoing.
“Yes, the matter was reported to us, and we have taken the necessary steps. An autopsy has already been conducted to determine the actual cause of death,” Aya said.
He also confirmed that Gloria Samuel had been taken into custody and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lokoja for further interrogation.
While the police await the autopsy results to clarify the cause of death, speculations have continued to swirl, raising questions about professional ethics, student-lecturer relationships, and the abuse of power in academic institutions.
Meanwhile, management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba has expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate passing of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education.
In a press statement issued by the
Registrar of the institution Bar Yahaya Segun Alilu on Friday stated that his sudden demise, in the company of Miss Glory Ojochegbe Samuel (24GE1034) of the same Department, is a tragic and disturbing occurrence that has 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 Yahaya Lubabat and other students from the matter and cautions against the spread of unfounded associations that may harm the reputations of innocent persons.
“Prince Abubakar Audu University remains committed to upholding the values of truth, fairness, and justice, and we respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as investigations continue”.
