Cursory: Body of missing FUOYE student found buried in shallow grave with eyes reportedly plucked out
It is saddening to know that security is no longer assured, anywhere, anytime.
An environment that is meant to serve as a guide or shield is now a place evil are harbored and buried.
This was the fate of Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) student, Atanda Modupe Deborah, who confidently trusted her security and went on for her night class reading which obviously common for every student.
Deborah was an 200-level Nursing student, Basic A, in Faculty of Basic Medical Science.
She went missing after she went to study in the class on Monday night, September 4, 2023.
Her roommates declared her missing when she did not return from the night reading.
On Wednesday, September 6, her body was found buried in a shallow grave behind her faculty with her eyes plucked out.
Reacting to this incident in a statement on Wednesday evening, the Registrar of the University, Mufutau Ibrahim, ordered all students to vacate the campuses.
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.”
Police Arrest 10 Suspects
According to a report by The Vanguard, the Nigerian Police have arrested 10 people suspected to be connected to the death of Deborah.
Sunday Abutu, the Command Public Relations Officer (PRO) in Ado-Ekiti, yesterday, appealed to members of the public to be calm. He said the State’s Commissioner of Police had directed for thorough investigation to unearth the identity of the perpetrators and ensure their prosecution.
The PRO also added that anyone with useful information concerning the incident should visit Oye Divisional Police Headquarters, Oye-Ekiti, or the State CID.
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