Joseph Otabor, a student of Lagos State University (LASU), has died from injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Olaniyi Jeariogbe,
spokesperson for the university, said Otabor, a student of the department of
history and international studies, was attacked alongside his friends outside
the campus on Friday night.
The university spokesperson said the student was immediately
rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.
Jeariogbe said the institution received the news of the
student’s death with profound sadness.
“Available information indicates that the unfortunate
incident occurred off campus on the night of Friday, 29th May 2026, when the
deceased and his friends were attacked by armed robbers,” the statement reads.
“Upon receiving reports of the incident, the University,
through the Acting Dean, Students’ Affairs, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan,
immediately provided support, escalated the matter to the Vice-Chancellor, and
maintained contact with relevant medical personnel involved in his treatment.”
The university said it closely monitored developments
throughout the student’s hospitalisation until his eventual demise.
The statement added that representatives have engaged with
the deceased’s family, officials of the Lagos State University Teaching
Hospital and law enforcement authorities.
“The University is actively cooperating with security
agencies to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the attack are thoroughly
investigated and those responsible are brought to justice,” the statement
reads.
According to the statement, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello,
vice-chancellor of the university, condoled with the family, friends and
colleagues of the deceased.
“On behalf of the Management, staff, students, and the
entire University community, the Vice-Chancellor extends heartfelt condolences
to the family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the deceased during this
difficult and painful time,” the university added.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this
tragic loss.”
The development comes amid growing concern over a wave of
attacks across parts of the south-west.
On Wednesday, gunmen abducted Olaide John-Paul, younger
sister of Adebayo Adelabu, former minister of power, alongside her twin sons in
Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
That same day, Asimiyu Ajibola, chairman of the Accord Party
in Osun state, was shot by gunmen in Osogbo, the state capital on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Oyo state police command said gunmen
attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport office in Ogbomoso,
making away with a rifle, ammunition, and other valuables.
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