Tragedy struck at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun, yesterday as suspected cultists killed a final year student, Ahmed Ayinla Fabiyi, during his final exams.
According to eyewitnesses, Fabiyi, a History and Diplomatic Studies major, was dragged out of the examination hall by the cult group, who disguised themselves as friends celebrating his birthday, reports Nigerian Tribune.
He was later found dead in a bushy area near the university’s technical workshop, with signs of brutal beating, stabbing, and shooting.
The incident is believed to be a result of a renewed cult clash between the Eiye and Aiye cult groups.
Fabiyi, a former student leader and member of the Students Union Government (SUG), was allegedly targeted due to his past involvement in campus politics.
Confirming the development, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs Ayotunde Odubela was quoted as saying; “The student was actually carried out of the examination hall as if they were celebrating because yesterday was actually his birthday
“Everyone thought they were celebrating his birthday until he was dragged to the bushy part of the institution’s technical workshop and attacked.
“That was when the school security unit was contacted but by the time they would get to the place of the incident, he had actually been beaten and macheted. So, when they saw the security men coming, they dropped him and left.
“When the security men picked him up, they took him to the school medical center where he was immediately attended to and referred to the General Hospital Ijebu Ode, immediately.
“The General Hospital also referred him to Babcock University Teaching Hospital; unfortunately, he gave up the ghost before he got to the hospital”.
The university has also reported the case to the police, who have launched an investigation and raided suspected cultist hideouts in the area.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the university community, with students and staff calling for increased security measures to prevent future incidents.
