The student community of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has been thrown into a state of panic following the mysterious disappearance of two of their colleagues.

The whereabouts of the students, Andrel Okah of the Department of History and International Studies, and John Abba of the Department of Economics, who were last seen two weeks ago, have caused fear and despair among their coursemates.

Both students are in 200-level, and according to close friends, all efforts to reach them via their phones have been unsuccessful. This has raised particular concern, as they are known for their regular attendance at classes and academic activities.

According to a fellow student, who identified himself as Ajibola, the two students have not been seen on campus for the past two weeks, behaviour he described as highly unusual, hence the growing anxiety.

He said, “We don’t even know if it is a case of kidnapping or something else. The two of them are very close, though. But efforts to reach them through their phones have repeatedly failed. Their sudden disappearance is giving us concerns. The students’ community is already worried and also agitated.”

Expressing frustration over what he described as a lack of urgency from the relevant authorities, Ajibola noted that, although the matter had been reported to both the university management and the police, no concrete action had yet been taken.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the institution, Mr Victor Akinpelumi, stated that the police had already been informed of the development by the university.

Similarly, the spokesperson for the state police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed that the matter had been reported and was under investigation.

Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, IBBU, Lapai, following growing security concerns in the area.

The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, in Minna.

Usman said the move was prompted by recent security breaches and the killing of a student near the campus, which sparked protests by fellow students demanding justice and improved safety.

“The safety of all citizens, particularly students, is a top priority for the government,” Usman said, urging the university community to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.

He added that investigations were ongoing to identify and prosecute those behind the attacks.

Usman noted that the government was taking proactive steps to restore normalcy and ensure peace and stability around the institution.

Ekwutosblog reports that the closure came two days after the killing of Abdulkareem, a 300-level student who was attacked in his off-campus residence by suspected phone snatchers.

The panel of inquiry set up by the Abia State Government to investigate the suspended provost of Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, Professor Vincent Onwe, has submitted its report.

The chairperson of the Independent Committee, Professor Regina Ogbonna, while submitting the report to the Secretary to the Abia State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu, stated that the team was given terms of reference and 21 days to complete its assignment and submit the report.

While thanking Governor Alex Otti for giving the members of the Panel the opportunity to serve the state, she noted that a series of physical and virtual meetings were held, and memoranda and interviews with certain individuals were conducted before the report was finalised.

Receiving the report, the Secretary to the Abia State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu, represented by the Abia State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechuckwu Uwanna, described the review of developments at Abia State College of Education (Technical) as a delicate task.

He pointed out that, from the moment the panel was constituted, it was clear the assignment required not only intellect but also integrity, due process, and principle to achieve its objectives.

Professor Kalu commended the committee for approaching the responsibility with sobriety, diligence, and an evident commitment to the truth, assuring them that the recommendations in the report would guide the government’s next steps.