FUNAAB mourns murdered student, demands justice

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction and murder of one of its students, Christianah Idowu. The 300-level Pure and Applied Botany student was killed in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

In a statement released on Friday by Olasunkanmi Olajide, the acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations, the university condemned the heinous act and called on security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The university also sent a delegation to visit Idowu’s family to offer condolences and support.

The university urged security agencies to ensure that those responsible for the heinous act face justice.

A delegation led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, and Student Union President, Comrade Ibraheem Adeyemi, visited Idowu’s family on Friday to express their sympathies and support.

The statement read, “It is with profound sorrow that the Management of FUNAAB commiserates with the family, friends, and entire student body on the tragic loss of Miss Christianah Idowu. Her abduction and murder have left us heartbroken, and the entire FUNAAB community mourns her passing.”

The university called on the Nigeria Police Force to expedite their investigation and ensure that justice is served swiftly. “This act of violence must not go unanswered,” the statement added.

The Lagos State Police Command reported that a 23-year-old suspect, Ayomide Adeleye, believed to have kidnapped and killed Idowu, is now in custody, as confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.