The Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, has denied any involvement in the reported death of a 300-level Computer Science student, Kelvin Danlami, following claims circulating on social media that the incident was linked to a house rent dispute.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Baba Akote, the University said it was “not aware of, and was not a party to any financial or rental transaction between the deceased student and the landlord in question.”
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According to the statement, the matter “relates to a private arrangement entirely outside the academic and administrative operations of the institution.”
While noting that investigations are ongoing, the University Management cautioned against speculation, urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could “further traumatize the family, friends, and the University community.”
“The University Management wishes to remind all students that their primary purpose in the Institution is to pursue their academic programmes with diligence and discipline,” the statement said.
Students were also advised to “avoid involvement in questionable transactions or activities that may expose them to financial, legal, or psychological distress.”
The Management assured the general public of its readiness to cooperate fully with security agencies, stating that it would “ensure that a proper and transparent investigation is carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death.”
Background
Several reports that circulated on Tuesday alleged that Danlami was involved in a betting where he lost N600,000 to gambling.
The report further claimed that the deceased served as caretaker in one of the lodge which he also resided before his death
Some of the Facebook users flooded online with image of the deceased student with different reactions
One of them, Nana Firdausi commented with “BREAKING NEWS; an IBBUL student reportedly took his own life early this morning (Monday) after losing ₦600,000 through betting. This tragic incident is a painful reminder of how dangerous gambling and financial pressure can be 💔🥺. May his soul rest in peace, and may God grant his family and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss. #IBBUL #CampusIntelNG #RIP #GamblingAwareness #SayNoToBetting.
“But one of the deceased’s sisters, Mary Dan, claimed that Danlami was murdered on Monday, claiming that the landlord gave contrary information while with Police.
“Kelvin was killed 😭It was a set up. Ibbul bloggers are posting nonsense about him.Justice for my brother.The Landlord was even shocked about what happen to him.That means we need to arrest the landlord since they said, landlord made him caretaker and that wasn’t what we were told at the police station yesterday,we tried to fight for Kelvin but police cover up everything just because we don’t have anybody to fight for us
“Justice for Kelvin Danlami. My only brother. Ibbul has failed us 😭😭😭😭😭. may God fight your killers. no peace for the wicked.”
Mary claimed that when they went to police station. They all denied that the deceased never dropped a note but hours later, a note was provided.
As of press time, Umar Damana, the Lapai Police directory number, was not available for comment.
Also, Wasiu Abiodun, the state spokesman of police was also not available for further details.
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