Fresh tension has erupted at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, following reports that an ND1 student was shot dead after allegedly making romantic advances towards a female student said to be dating a suspected cult leader.
The incident, which reportedly occurred amid the institution’s examination period, has triggered fear and confusion among students, with conflicting accounts emerging over what actually happened.
The deceased has been identified in circulating campus reports as Ayo, also known as Jackson, an ND1 student in the Department of Arts.
According to the unverified accounts, the victim allegedly developed an interest in an ND2 female student who was reportedly in a relationship with a senior cult figure.
The suspected cult leader was said to have become furious after learning about the advances and allegedly confronted the younger student before shooting him at least twice in the chest.
News of the alleged killing has reportedly thrown friends and coursemates into mourning, while concerns have mounted over the activities of suspected cult groups around the institution.
However, a video circulating on social media has added another dimension to the unfolding incident.
The footage reportedly shows security operatives apprehending some individuals and recovering a firearm concealed inside a flower bed on the campus.
There are also claims that three suspicious persons were arrested with guns while students were writing their final examinations.
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