The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has lamented the death of a 300-level student at the Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Christianah Idowu, who reportedly died at the hands of a 23-year-old man, Ayomide Adeleye in Lagos state.
The institution has condemned Christianah’s abduction and killing in Ikorodu, Lagos state, while noting that the news of her death has left the entire university broken-hearted.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the university said this in a statement issued by its acting Head, Directorate of Public Relations , Mr Olasunkanmi Olajide while adding that a delegation led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi and the Student Union President, Comrade Ibraheem Adeyemi, visited the Idowu family on Friday to offer condolences.
‘It is with profound sorrow and deep sympathy that the Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) commiserates with the family, friends, and the entire student body on the tragic loss of Miss Christianah Idowu, a 300-Level student of Pure and Applied Botany at the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS).
The news of her abduction in Lagos and senseless murder has left us all heartbroken, and the entire FUNAAB community mourns her painful passing.
The University Management stands in solidarity with her family, friends, and all who were touched by her life.
To demonstrate our unwavering support, a delegation led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi and the Student Union President, Comrade Ibraheem Adeyemi, visited the family today, September 6, 2024, met the bereaved mother and extended the University’s heartfelt condolences and offered comfort during this most difficult time.
We now call upon the Nigeria Police Force to expedite their investigation and ensure that justice is not delayed. This act of violence must not go unanswered. As we grieve, we pray that God grants her family and loved ones the strength to bear this huge loss.
We also support the entire FUNAAB community, urging everyone to stay strong and united in the face of this tragedy.
Once again, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Miss Christianah Idowu, and we remain committed to seeing that justice is served for this grievous wrong’ the statement added.
Recall that spokesman for the Lagos state Police Command ,SP Benjamin Hundeyin had on Thursday disclosed in a post on X.com that 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye, who has been accused of abducting and killing the young woman in question, has been arrested and taken into custody-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
