- By Halimah Olamide
A student of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State has been ruthlessly beaten to death over allegations of phone theft.
The student who has been identified as Alex was beaten by his fellow students at a hostel, Shepherd Inn on the school’s premises.
According to information gathered by NPO Reports, the incident unfolded on Friday at about 10. pm, following the discovery that he stole the phone.
Meanwhile, the school’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Femi Atoyebi, has debunked earlier claims stating that the involved parties were members of a cult group.
“Contrary to what is trending, the university affirms that there is no cultism in the institution, just as the university has zero tolerance for anti-societal vices and misconduct.
“It is important to stress that the expelled students do not belong to any cult group”
He further clarified that the deceased allegedly stole a phone.
The school authorities have therefore now expelled the students involved in the atrocity that led to Alex’s death.
The spokesperson said that the institution reacted swiftly by handing over all the students involved to the police for investigation, assuring all that justice would be served.
“The university remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a safe, conducive, peaceful and godly atmosphere for learning,” he said.