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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Ondo Axis, has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the sudden death of the main suspect in the murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) while in police custody.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ondo JCC Chairman, Comrade Adekanye Mayomi Adeboye, expressed concern over the unexplained circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death and emphasized the need for full accountability to ensure justice is seen to be done.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep concern that I address you today as the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Ondo State.
“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.”
Adeboye commended the Nigeria Police Force for its initial response and the arrest of suspects involved in the killings, describing the action as “a significant step in the right direction.” However, he stressed that the sudden death of the prime suspect has raised serious concerns within the student community.
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“The sudden and unfortunate death of the prime suspect in custody has raised more questions than answers. While we are not making accusations, it is our duty as student leaders to advocate for accountability and transparency. We believe that every life matters — even that of a suspect — and the truth, in all its form, must come to light.”
The student body urged the Ondo State Police Command to conduct a professional and transparent investigation to determine the exact cause of death.
“We therefore humbly call on the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the Ondo State Command, to conduct a thorough, professional, and transparent investigation into the exact cause of the suspect’s death.
“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 such.”
While stressing that the appeal was not to undermine the police’s credibility, Adeboye noted that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done.
“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.”
The students also called on the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, to use his office to support the investigation.
“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.”
Reaffirming their commitment to peace, Adeboye said the student community would remain calm and law-abiding but insisted on a fair and complete investigation.
“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.”
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