A 100-level student of the Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), identified as Atanda Modupe Deborah, has been found dead two days after her disappearance.
It was gathered that Modupe, who was enrolled in the Nursing Department, stream A, in the Faculty of Basic Medical Science, went missing after she went to her class to study on Monday night, Septmeber 4, 2023.
When she failed to return from her night reading, her roommates grew concern and declared her missing.
Tragically, Modupe’s lifeless body was discovered buried in a shallow grave behind her faculty building, on Wednesday, September 6, and her eyes were reportedly plucked out.
In response to this harrowing situation, the University’s Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, released a statement on Wednesday evening, instructing all students to vacate the campuses immediately.
The university’s administration also revealed that they had rapidly deployed armed security personnel for increased patrols, surveillance, and enhanced security measures.
Furthermore, they reported that multiple individuals had been arrested in connection with the murder.
The statement reads;
“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.
“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. Thank you.”
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