A tragic incident happened at Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo state where a 200 level student identified as Alex Timileyin was allegedly beaten yo death by his fellow students over accusations of stealing a phone.
A tragic incident occurred at Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo State, where a 200-level student named Alex Timileyin was allegedly beaten to death by fellow students over accusations of stealing a mobile phone.
The fatal beating took place at Shepherd Inn, a hostel on the university campus, on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
According to sources, the assault began around 6 PM on Friday and continued until approximately 10 AM on Saturday. The students also reportedly shaved Timileyin’s hair before the beating.
An anonymous source from the university, speaking to Punch, described the events: “They said they caught him with a stolen phone. They started beating him from 6 PM yesterday (Friday) until he died at about 10 AM today (Saturday). The incident happened at ‘Shepherd Inn,’ which is like a lodge or hostel now. They also shaved his hair before beating him.”
A video viewed by LIB depicted Timileyin rolling on the floor as other students struck him with sticks.
In response, the management of Ajayi Crowther University has expelled the students involved in Timileyin’s death. The institution’s spokesperson, Femi Atoyebi, announced the expulsions on Saturday, May 25.
The university’s statement emphasized that there is no cultism within the institution and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for anti-societal behaviors and misconduct.
“Contrary to what is trending, the university affirms that there is no cultism in the institution, just as the university has zero tolerance for any sort of anti-societal vices and misconduct,” the statement read.
“It is important to stress that the expelled students do not belong to any cult group.”
Additionally, the university has handed over the expelled students to the Oyo State Police Command for further investigation.
READ ALSO: Ajayi Crowther University receives accreditation for new programmes
SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, LINDAIKEJI
Stories You Shouldn't Have Missed:
- 26 Presidential Amnesty Programme Scholars Shine with First-Class Honors at Igbinedion University
- Joyful Mother Celebrates Son’s Return from National Service, Dance Happily in Market
- Akpoazaa CEO Awards N500,000 to UNIZIK’s Best Graduating Students
- 18-Year-Old Boy Breaks 89-Year-Old Record, Becomes First African-American Valedictorian at US High School
- Medical Student Start Okirika Business with 2k, Save N48.5m, Buys House
- Taraba varsity student celebrates as she graduates at 19 and a ‘virgin’
- Emotions Run Deep as Social Media Help Reunite BUK 92 Class 30 Years After Graduation
Join Our 500,000+ Community:
Thank you so much for reading. We will appreciate it if you share this with your loved ones.