The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayangba, Kogi State, has appealed to the public and the media to refrain from speculation or drawing premature conclusion on circumstances surrounding the death of one of the lecturers of the university, Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle.
The university made the appeal in a statement obtained by Vital News on Friday.
It said the appeal became necessary because the death of the lecturer is currently under investigation by the appropriate authorities.
The statement signed by the Registrar of the university, Bar Yahaya Segun Alilu, then appealed to the public to hold their comments until the facts about the actual cause of the lecturer’s death are fully established.
The statement said the “sudden demise of Olabode, 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.”
Until his death, Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, was a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education.
The statement said : ” 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.”
The university then expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate passing of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
