The administration of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State on Tuesday has condemned, in strong terms, the incidence that led to the death of a part 5 student of the institution.
In statement forwarded to DAILY GIST on Tuesday night by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, the management stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the student died of a mob action on the allegation that he stole a phone.
DAILY GIST had earlier reported that the 500l student said to be an extra year student was beaten to death by angry mob on campus over the alleged theft.
Saddened by this ugly development which he described as unfortunate, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon BAMIRE, has set up a committee to unravel the circumstances that led to this incident.
The action of the mob, being a violation of the law of the country and of the University regulations, has been reported to the police who have commenced investigations.
The University administration hereby commiserates with the parents of the deceased, staff and students, and prays that God will grant us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
Students are strongly admonished to desist from taking laws into their hands and to report any criminal activities to the University authorities for immediate actions.
