A final year student was killed by suspected cultists while writing his final year examination at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State.
According to Starnews, the incident occurred on Wednesday when a group of suspected cultists reportedly killed the student, Ahmed Ayinla Fabiyi, on the university premises.
Eyewitnesses reported that 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.
He was later found dead in a bushy area near the university’s technical workshop, showing signs of brutal beating, stabbing, and shooting.
The incident is believed to be the 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 incident, TASUED Public Relations Officer Mrs. Ayotunde Odubela said, “The student was actually carried out of the examination hall as if they were celebrating because Wednesday 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 got to the place of the incident, he had been beaten and macheted. 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.
“The General Hospital also referred him to Babcock University Teaching Hospital; unfortunately, he died before he got to the hospital.”
The university has 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 occurrences.