EBSU SUG President Says Favour Ugwuka Was Murdered, Suicide Claim Disputed

In a startling turn of events, Comr. Tobias Oshim Nkwegu, the President of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU) Student Union, has asserted that Favour Ugwuka, a final year student of the institution, was not a victim of suicide as previously claimed, but was rather murdered by unidentified individuals. The allegations emerged amidst widespread speculation surrounding Ugwuka's tragic demise, prompting an urgent reevaluation of the circumstances leading to her death.

Nkwegu disclosed that Ugwuka had purportedly endured physical assault in her hostel, allegedly by the same individuals implicated in her untimely death. Speaking to reporters at the university's permanent site in Abakaliki, Nkwegu emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the matter, urging collaboration from all stakeholders to uncover the truth behind the disturbing incident.

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"After receiving news of her death, the student union promptly initiated an investigation. During our inquiry, we discovered differing perspectives on the circumstances leading to her demise. Addressing the media, I urge collective involvement in uncovering the truth. Our findings indicate the deceased had been assaulted prior to her death. Questions arise regarding who was present with her and the origin of the voice note."

The deceased, a student of the English Literature Department, had been at the center of controversy following allegations of suicide linked to academic struggles, particularly in failing to pass a critical final year course. The dissemination of a recorded voice note via Ugwuka's phone, implicating a departmental lecturer in deliberate malpractice, further intensified the public outcry surrounding her death.

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Amidst conflicting narratives surrounding the events leading to Ugwuka's demise, Professor Chigozie Ogbu, the Vice Chancellor of EBSU, refuted claims of academic victimization and urged for a reevaluation of the circumstances. Professor Chigozie Ogbu, the Vice Chancellor, noted the deceased's academic struggles since her first year and defended the accused lecturer, suggesting she could have sought a script re-mark.

Additionally, the university has extended condolences to the family. Meanwhile, the Ebonyi State Police Command, led by DSP Joshua Ukandu, has initiated an investigation to determine the underlying cause of the student's death.

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Meanwhile, the Ebonyi State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the commencement of a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the underlying factors contributing to Ugwuka's tragic fate. The initiation of the police probe signifies a critical step towards unraveling the complexities surrounding the case and delivering justice for the deceased and her family.

As the investigation unfolds, the EBSU community remains gripped by the harrowing details emerging from Ugwuka's untimely demise. The pursuit of truth and accountability stands paramount as stakeholders endeavor to shed light on the circumstances surrounding her tragic end, reaffirming the university's commitment to upholding justice and integrity in the face of adversity.

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