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Mob Beats OAU Final Year Student To Death

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A final year student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Okoli Ahize, has been allegedly beaten to death by a mob in the institution over alleged phone theft.

The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred Monday at the Awolowo Hall of Residence of the institution.

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The deceased was said to be a Part 5 student of the Department of Civil Engineering.

The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed the incident in a statement sent to The Punch on Tuesday night.

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He noted that the university management condemned the action and had set up a panel to investigate the matter.

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“The administration of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has condemned, in strong terms, the incident that led to the death of a Part 5 student of the institution.

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“Preliminary investigation revealed that the student died of a mob action on the allegation that he stole a phone.

“Saddened by this ugly development which he described as unfortunate, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Bamire, has set up a committee to unravel the circumstances that led to this incident,” Olarewaju stated.

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Confirming the incident as well, the Students’ Union President, Olayiwola Festus, described the action as inhumane and pledged justice.

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