Two suspects have been arrested over the death of Okoli Chizoputam, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife in Osun State.
The student was beaten to death on campus on Monday over an alleged phone theft by the deceased.
Days after the incident, the Osun State Police Command said upon getting information about the development, officers were deployed to the accident and emergency unit of OAUTHC where the victim’s body was kept.
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“The Police on receiving the information, visited the hospital and it was revealed that the deceased was alleged to have stolen a phone at Awo Hall of the institution on 10/4/2023 and beaten to coma by some of their fellow students which eventually led to his death,” the Command’s spokesperson Yemisi Opalola said in a statement.
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“Meanwhile Two (2) suspects have been arrested in connection with the case and discreet investigation is ongoing.”
“The Police Command saddened by this unwarranted action sternly warned members of the public especially Students to desist from any act of jungle justice or taking laws into their hands and follow the rules of the law by reporting any criminal activities or behaviors to the Police or other relevant authorities,” the statement added.
“The Police command commiserates with the parents of the deceased and staff of the Institution and prays to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
