Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye (OOU) has said it received the news of its student Ayomide Adeleye’s arrest with shock.
Adeleye, a 200-level student of the Department of Philosophy at OOU, was arrested this week over the August 19 kidnap and eventual killing of a 300-level student of Pure and Applied Botany of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Christiana Idowu.
Adeleye is being held by the Lagos State Police Command as the prime suspect after allegedly receiving N350,000 ransom via wire transfer.
In a statement on Saturday signed by Wale Balogun, on behalf of the head of the corporate affairs of OOU, the varsity said it was shocked by Adeleye’s arrest especially as OOU is reputed to be serene and free of cult activities.
The statement said, “The attention of the management of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, has been drawn to the arrest of Ayomide Adeleye, a 200-Level student of the Department of Philosophy in the University, over alleged murder.
“The news of the student’s arrest by law enforcement agents was quite shocking and disturbing, especially given the circumstances surrounding his reported connection to the crime.
“The university is noted for its serenity, peaceful atmosphere, cult-free activities and academic excellence among its students.
“As a result of the sensitivity of this tragic situation, the university management will not make further comments on the ongoing investigation as it is a matter for the police and the courts of justice.
“Everyone is enjoined to respect the ongoing investigation and allow the justice system to run its course.”
Vice-chancellor of OOU Prof. Ayodeji Agboola extended the university’s condolences to the victim’s bereaved family and FUNAAB.
