Students from the Federal University Oye Ekiti are demanding justice for the tragic death of one of their fellow students, Modupe Atanda, who was studying in the Nursing Department at the time of her passing.
Under the banner of the Students’ Union Government, they are urging law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.
The local police revealed that the missing student was discovered deceased and buried in a shallow grave near the university’s Nursing Lecture Theatre.
The President of FUOYE’s Students’ Union Government, Emmanuel Ajayi, and the Public Relations Officer, Elizabeth Akuraku, expressed their deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the pain felt by the entire student body.
In a statement on their social media platform, the student leaders described Modupe Atanda as a bright and precious student, emphasizing their demand for justice. They visited the morgue and clarified that there was no evidence of mutilation on her body, contrary to rumors.
They are determined to ensure that the culprits face justice.
The Police Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dare Ogundare, assured that the police would do everything possible to identify and prosecute the perpetrator(s). He urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the authorities.
Currently, ten suspects are in custody undergoing investigation.
The university management, represented by the University Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, confirmed the student’s death and expressed condolences to her family and the university community.
They reiterated their commitment to collaborating with national security agencies to uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice, urging everyone to remain calm during this process.
