Police detain 12 suspects tied to killing of Ajayi Crowther University student
The management of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, announced that 20 suspects linked to the killing of one of its students have been handed over to the local authority for investigations. The late Akpo Alex, a 200-level Mechanical Engineering student, was alleged to have been complicit in a phone theft case and transferred proceeds from the sale of the gadget to a sports betting website. The university has expelled all students involved in the lynching as they await further legal prosecution in Police custody.
Adebayo revealed that a porter who was meant to be on duty during the hour was also handed over to the police and has been alongside other suspects. The university declared a three-day mourning period to be observed by all students, encouraging prayer and fasting.
In a related development, a final-year student of the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, identified as Favour Ugwuka, was found dead in her hostel. The deceased, a final-year student in the Department of English, allegedly killed herself over inability to pass a course.
