The University said that an investigation had since been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death with a view to bringing her killers to justice.
The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has officially announced the death of a student, Modupe Deborah Atanda, who went missing on Monday.
The University said that an investigation had since been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death with a view to bringing her killers to justice.
The 100-level nursing student in stream A, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, reportedly went missing after a night class on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Her roommates declared her missing when she did not return from the night class. Subsequently, a search was launched and on Wednesday, September 6, her body was found buried in a shallow grave behind the Faculty of Basic Medical Science with her eyes removed.
Reacting to the unfortunate incident, the University in a statement signed by its Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, described the killing of Miss Atanda as painful, adding that the school would unravel the circumstances surrounding her death.
Ibrahim stated, “It will be recalled that earlier today, the Management had made public the disturbing development of the missing of the deceased and assured that investigation was ongoing as to unravel the whereabouts of the poor students.
"But current information reaching the security outfit of the University has disclosed that the said student is dead.
The school management offered its condolences to the family of the deceased and the university community, “particularly our dear students”.
It added that an investigation was ongoing in collaboration with national security agencies with a view to getting to the root of the tragedy and bringing the culprits justice.
"We, therefore, appeal to students and all other stakeholders to remain calm," a statement issued by Wole Balogun, the media aide to the school vice-chancellor said.
Meanwhile, the university has ordered students to vacate the campuses in order to ensure a proper investigation into the incident.
The statement earlier issued by the Registrar read: “The University Management has received a report on the case of Ms Modupe Deborah Atanda who was reported missing as at Wednesday, 6th September 2023; and Management is saddened at the current turn of events,” the statement read.
"It is pertinent to promptly inform the entire University community that immediate steps have been taken in this regard, as all National Security Personnel have been drafted to handle the situation. As a matter of fact, several arrests have been made of suspects
"To this end, all students (Stream A and any other full-time student still on any of the University’s campuses) are hereby directed to vacate the premises with immediate effect to ensure a proper, holistic and unimpeded thorough investigation, please.
"It is worthy of note that armed security personnel have been quickly deployed for patrol, surveillance and security purposes
"Rest assured that all steps would be taken by the University to fish out any and all culpable persons; and they shall face the full and unmitigated consequences of their action(s).
“A new resumption date for all students would be conveyed accordingly. We sincerely regret any inconveniences these may have caused.”