Ajayi Crowther University Student Beaten to Death by Peers Over Alleged Phone Theft
an unidentified male student was allegedly beaten to death by a group of his peers for reportedly stealing a mobile phone. The incident took place inside the Shepherd Inn hostel on the university premises
Okoro David Emeka 
In a tragic incident at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, an unidentified male student was allegedly beaten to death by a group of his peers for reportedly stealing a mobile phone. The incident took place inside the Shepherd Inn hostel on the university premises.
Reports indicate that the deceased student was subjected to a prolonged assault that began around 6pm on Friday and continued until about 10am on Saturday. According to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the student was also forcibly shaved before being beaten.
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"They said they caught him with a stolen phone. They started beating him from 6pm yesterday (Friday) until he died at about 10am today (Saturday). The incident happened at ‘Shepherd Inn.’ It’s like a lodge or a hostel now. They also shaved the hair of the guy before beating him," the source disclosed.
Two videos obtained by our correspondent show the disturbing scene where the victim is seen rolling on the hostel floor while other students hit him with sticks. In one of the videos, a student is heard urging others to "smack him harder, harder."
The university administration confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the spokesperson, Femi Atoyebi, and published by the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday. The statement clarified that the students involved in the crime had been expelled and handed over to the police for prosecution.
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"Contrary to what is trending, the university affirms that there is no cultism in the institution, just as the university has zero tolerance for any sort of anti-societal vices and misconduct. It is important to stress that the expelled students do not belong to any cult group," Atoyebi stated.
The university has reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining a safe environment for all its students. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, and further details will be provided as they become available.
Source: The Punch
