Following the torture and murder of a 200-level student of Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State, the management of the institution has expelled students alleged to have been involved in the killing of the undergraduate student.
The suspects, according to the university authority, have been handed over to the operatives of the Oyo State Police Command for prosecution.
The deceased, identified as Alex Timileyin, was both a prince of the Itsekiri and Uvwie royal families in Delta State.
Alex was reportedly beaten to death at a hostel of the private university on Friday on the allegation of stealing another student’s phone.
The Public Relations Officer of Ajayi Crowther University, Mr. Olufemi Atoyebi, confirmed the passage of the student.
Atoyebi also confirmed the arrest of the suspects who murdered the student after torturing the deceased between 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday, when he reportedly passed on.
He, however, maintains that there is no cultism within the institution, saying that it upholds a zero-tolerance policy for any antisocial behavior or misconduct.
The university emphasised that the expelled students are not affiliated with any cult group.
“What actually happened is that the deceased was alleged to have stolen a mobile telephone, but instead of reporting the issue to the university management, the expelled students could not control their emotions. Their actions led to the unfortunate death of the student.
“The University has taken swift action by handing over all the students involved to the Nigeria Police Force for investigation, with the assurance that justice will be served.
“The University remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a safe, conducive, peaceful, and godly atmosphere for learning,” the university management noted.
