The death of Mr Olabode Ibikunle, a lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, Kogi State, while in the company of one Miss Glory Ojochegbe, a student of the school, has drawn reaction from the institution authorities.
The deceased and Ojochegbe were in the Department of Social Science Education in the institution, and going by report in general circulation were sleeping together when the lecturer passed away.
Another side to it, was speculation that one Miss Bello Lubabat was also involved.
The latter the school authorities dispelled, saying in a statement released by the Registrar of the school, Yahaya Alilu: “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.”
The statement also comprised this: “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.”
