Ajayi Crowther University Expels Students for Beating Colleague to Death
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo has expelled several students for beating a colleague to death over an alleged phone theft.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) has expelled several students after a horrifying incident where a colleague was beaten to death over an alleged stolen phone. The violent act, captured in a now-viral video, shows the students mercilessly attacking their fellow student, who can be seen gasping for air and eventually becoming unresponsive.
The tragic event occurred at Shepherd Inn, a hostel on the university premises, and spanned from 6 PM on Friday until 10 AM on Saturday. The university’s spokesperson, Femi Atoyebi, confirmed in a statement on Sunday that the involved students have been handed over to the Oyo state police for further investigation.
In response to viral claims, ACU firmly denied any connection between the expelled students and secret cults, emphasizing the institution’s zero-tolerance policy towards any form of anti-societal behavior and misconduct.
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“Contrary to what is trending, the university affirms that there is no cultism in the institution. It is important to stress that the expelled students do not belong to any cult group,” the statement read. “The university remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring a safe, conducive, peaceful, and godly atmosphere for learning.”
This tragic incident has shocked the university community, prompting widespread calls for justice and heightened security measures on campus.
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