AE-FUNAI Student Kidnapped and Killed by Suspected Resident Community Members

Maxwell Okeke, a student of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike (AE-FUNAI), has been abducted and killed by suspected members of the host community.

Sources report that Okeke was involved in a minor bicycle accident while returning to his hostel from school. Following the accident, he was seen discussing with some local youths and victims before leaving with them to an unknown destination. Concern arose within the university community when Okeke failed to return.

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A fellow student who pleaded anonymity detailed the incident: "He only dodged an oncoming bike and the Ikwo guys got injured because he dodged being hit by the bike. So the guys were requesting for treatment he followed them, since then he has not been found."

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Tragically, Okeke's decomposing body was later discovered near a river in the community. "The latest development is that the guy is dead. His decomposed body was found by a river side and one of my coursemates who is a close friend to the deceased went to confirm if he is actually the one by the clothes he wore the last time they saw before the abduction took place," the source added.

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The university management, through Public Relations Officer Elom Iyke Ubochi, confirmed the abduction and killing of Okeke. "It is with great concern that we inform the university community of the abduction of Magnus Okeke, an extra year student of the Department of Accountancy on June 1, 2024," Elom said. "The incident occurred outside the university campus while on his way back to the private hostel where he resides at Ohankwu village, Ndufu-Alike Community."

Elom noted that since the incident, the university's Directorate of Security Affairs has been collaborating with police and other security agencies in efforts to ensure Okeke's safe rescue. Preliminary reports from security agencies are ongoing.

The tragic death of Maxwell Okeke has left the university community in mourning, highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures for students residing off-campus.

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