EBSU Student's Death Sparks Controversy in Ebonyi State

A cloud of sorrow hangs over Ebonyi State University as the tragic death of a 300-level student, Ayogu Evans, sends shockwaves through the community. The 23-year-old student from the Department of Sociology lost his life in a car crash on the bustling Nkaliki Road in Abakaliki, with conflicting reports emerging about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

According to reliable sources, Ayogu Evans was allegedly being pursued by the police when the fatal accident occurred. The young student was driving alone at the time of the crash, and despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries a few hours later.

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An anonymous source claimed that the police officers chasing Ayogu fled the scene immediately after the accident, only to return later to tow the wreckage to their station at Liberation Estate. This has sparked a contentious exchange of words between the Ebonyi State Police Command and the Student Union Government (SUG) of Ebonyi State University.

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In response to the incident, Tobias Oshim, the president of the Student Union Government, conducted a site inspection and a thorough examination of the accident location. Oshim stated that Ayogu Evans was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. He further alleged that the location of the crash was unusual for the deceased, suggesting that he was there due to the police chase.

The SUG president revealed that an eyewitness, a tricycle rider involved in the accident, confirmed the police chase, involving three officers in a van. Union leaders subsequently met with the state police commissioner, Mrs Ogodo Augustina, to discuss the incident, emphasizing the need for justice for Evans and addressing the broader issue of police brutality in the state.

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In a swift reaction, the police command countered the claims, stating that their operatives on a snap, stop, and search operation around Nkaliki Road observed a vehicle approaching their checkpoint that suddenly reversed and sped off. The police public relations officer, SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, explained that the suspicious actions of the driver prompted the pursuit, which tragically ended with the fatal accident along Oriuzor Road.

Traffic officers and concerned citizens played a role in getting Evans to the hospital, where he ultimately lost his life. The conflicting narratives surrounding this incident have ignited a call for a thorough investigation, justice for Ayogu Evans, and a reassessment of police conduct in the region.

The Ebonyi State University community awaits further developments as the investigation unfolds.