PAAU Mourns Death of Lecturer, Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle
….Says investigation is ongoing to determine cause of death
By Yahaya Idris
The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, with profound regret, mourns the sudden loss of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a dedicated lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and students during this difficult time.
His unexpected passing, together with Miss Glory Ojochegbe Samuel (24GE1034) of the same Department, is a distressing incident that has naturally generated considerable public concern and interest.
In a statement issued by Barr. Yahaya Segun Alilu (Registrar), the University wishes to state that the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle are currently under investigation by the appropriate authorities.
We kindly urge the public and the media to refrain from speculation or drawing premature conclusions until all facts are fully established.
We are also aware of some unverified reports linking other students, including Miss Bello Yahaya Lubabat of the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, to the incident.
The University firmly dissociates Miss Bello Yahaya Lubabat and other students from this matter and cautions against the spread of unfounded associations that may harm the reputations of innocent individuals.
Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State remains committed to upholding the values of truth, fairness, and justice. We respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as the investigation continues.
University Reacts to Demise of PAAU Lecturer, Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle
It is with profound regret that we mourn the sudden loss of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer in the Department of Social Science Education.
His unexpected passing, together with Miss Glory Ojochegbe Samuel (24GE1034) of the same Department, is a distressing incident that has naturally generated considerable public concern and interest.
The University wishes to state that the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle are currently under investigation by the appropriate authorities.
We kindly urge the public and the media to refrain from speculation or drawing premature conclusions until all facts are fully established.
We are also aware of some unverified reports linking other students, including Miss Bello Yahaya Lubabat of the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, to the incident.
The University firmly dissociates Miss Bello Yahaya Lubabat and other students from this matter and cautions against the spread of unfounded associations that may harm the reputations of innocent individuals.
Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State remains committed to upholding the values of truth, fairness, and justice. We respectfully appeal for restraint and responsible reportage as the investigation continues.
Global Times Nigeria reports that Prince Abubakar Audu University (formerly known as Kogi State University), located at Anyigba, is a state-owned university of Kogi, Nigeria.
It was established in 1999 by Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of the state. At the time of its establishment, it was known as Kogi State University, It was later renamed Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in 2020, after the then sitting governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello who heralded its establishment
