Missing FUOYE Student Found Dead

Eko Hot Blog reports that death of a 100-level student of the Federal University of Oye Ekiti, FUOYE, Atanda Modupe Deborah, who was found dead has sparked outrage on social media.

Deborah, a student of the Nursing Department, Stream A, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, went missing after she had gone to study in a class on Monday night, September 4, 2023.

Her roommates had declared her missing when she did not return to her room.

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After an intense search, she was reportedly found buried in a shallow grave behind her faculty on Wednesday 6 September, 2023.

The university management has ordered all students to vacate the campuses and deployed armed security personnel for patrol, surveillance and security purposes.

“The University Management has received a report on the case of Ms Modupe Deborah Atanda who was reported missing as at Wednesday, 6th September 2023; and Management is saddened at the current turn of events,” the statement read.

“It is pertinent to promptly inform the entire University community that immediate steps have been taken in this regard, as all National Security Personnel have been drafted to handle the situation. As a matter of fact, several arrests have been made of suspects.

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“To this end, all students (Stream A and any other full-time student still on any of the University’s campuses) are hereby directed to vacate the premises with immediate effect to ensure a proper, holistic and unimpeded thorough investigation, please

“It is worthy of note that armed security personnel have been quickly deployed for patrol, surveillance and security purposes.

“Rest assured that all steps would be taken by the University to fish out any and all culpable persons; and they shall face the full and unmitigated consequences of their action(s)

“A new resumption date for all students would be conveyed accordingly. We sincerely regret any inconveniences these may have.”

The Students’ Union released a statement which reads;

“Dear colleagues, it is with a saddened and heavy heart that we mourn the gruesome demise of one of ours late ATANDA MODUPE DEBORAH who before her death was a year two student of the Department of Nursing.

“The cause of death and manner in which she died is a thing of great pain to the entire student populace in FUOYE. As we say our goodbyes to a precious and bright student such as MODUPE, members of the FUOYE STUDENTS UNION GOVERNMENT (FUOYESUG) visited the morgue and we were able to confirm to everyone that no part of her body was mutilated contrary to claims and rumors flying around, we can confirm that not less than twelve (12) people have been arrested in connection with the crime and we would not rest until the perpetrators are brought to justice.

“While we mourn her sudden loss and pay our last respects to the dead, we hereby charge every security operatives in EKITI STATE to investigate and bring the perpetrators of this grave crime to book. A team comprising of the student union executives would pay a condolence visit to her parents and loved ones to show support for the family at this trying time, we pray God in his infinite mercies grant the departed soul eternal rest and give us the fortitude to bear the loss.

“We demand justice !!!”

The incident has sparked outrage amongst concerned citizens across Nigeria who have taken to social media to express their outrage and demand swift action from the authorities.

Many believe that since this devastating incident occurred within the confines of the university, it raises significant questions about the safety and security of students on campus.

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