LAGOS, Nigeria – Tragedy struck at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, when a student, identified as Adekunle, was shot dead by a suspected armed robber.
The incident happened on Saturday, June 3, 2023, along Harvey Road, Moore Road Junction, in the Yaba area of Lagos State.
Adekunle and another UNILAG student, Opeyemi, boarded a shuttle heading to the university from Yaba. During the journey, an individual hanging off the rear of the vehicle reportedly stole an iPhone 7 Plus from Opeyemi.
Reacting swiftly, Adekunle leapt from the vehicle to chase the fleeing robber, aiming to recover his colleague’s phone. In the ensuing chase, a second individual believed to be an accomplice of the robber shot Adekunle in the head. The 23-year-old student was pronounced dead at the scene.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos state police spokesperson, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, stating that the police are currently investigating the matter. He also revealed that no arrests have been made so far in connection with the tragic event.
“Yes, it is true that the student was killed. No arrest has been made so far, we are still investigating the matter,” Hundeyin said.
The incident has cast a pall over the university community as they mourn the loss of one of their own. Further updates will be provided as the police investigation unfolds.
