The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of a prime suspect in the murder case of a student from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), who reportedly died in police custody.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of NANS Joint Campus Council (JCC), Ondo State, Comrade Adekanye Adeboye, the student body expressed concern over the suspect’s sudden and suspicious death, noting that the incident has raised more questions than answers.
Adeboye clarified that the association’s demand was not to cast blame but to ensure justice and accountability, as part of its duty to protect the rights and interests of Nigerian students.
“Every life matters,” he said, urging the Ondo State Police Command to carry out a professional and transparent investigation to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death.
NANS reaffirmed its commitment to standing for truth and justice and called on all relevant authorities to prioritise transparency in handling the matter.
He said, “We ask this not out of distrust but out of a strong desire to ensure that due process is followed and that justice, true and unquestionable, is delivered not just to the deceased AAUA students, but also to the public that seeks closure.
“This is not a call to apportion blame or cast doubt on the competence of the police. Rather, it is a respectful appeal for openness in handling this critical development. Justice, as we all know, must not only be done but must also be seen to be done.
“We equally appeal to His Excellency, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, to continue to lend his voice and influence toward ensuring that every necessary support is given to the Police and other relevant agencies involved in the investigation.
Read Also: What Nigeria’s New Betting License Means for Everyday Players
“As a student community, we remain calm, law-abiding, and focused on justice. We implore all stakeholders, from security operatives to government officials, to join us in ensuring that the lives of our students are not lost in vain.
“We owe it to the memory of our fallen comrades. We owe it to the families grieving them. We owe it to the students of Ondo State. Justice must be served fairly, transparently, and completely.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep concern that I address you today. The tragic loss of our students from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), remains a painful wound that is yet to heal.
“Their untimely demise shook our student body to its core, and we continue to mourn their absence while seeking justice on their behalf.
“We acknowledge and sincerely appreciate the swift response and ongoing efforts of the Nigerian Police Force in investigating the case and bringing suspects to justice.
“The arrests made were a significant step in the right direction, and we commend the commitment of the Force in the face of a very sensitive matter.”