Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic Student Beaten to Death by Soldiers

Terhile Timothy Achinya, a mechanical engineering student at Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, has tragically died after being reportedly beaten by soldiers. The incident has ignited outrage within the polytechnic community and calls for justice.

According to sources, the violence began when Samuel Ejembi, a student, informed military personnel about alleged cult activities involving some students. The soldiers detained several individuals, including Ejembi and the accused, on Friday last week at Eji World, an entertainment center near the polytechnic campus.

Jacob John Mutuwa, the Students Union Government President, confirmed the incident and detailed how Achinya was tortured by the soldiers before his death. His body was later taken to Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia.

In response to the incident, Acting Rector Dr. Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata has urged for peace while legal actions are being pursued against the soldiers involved. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for immediate action to hold the perpetrators accountable. NANS Zone C Coordinator, Comrade Daniel Friday Egga, has urged the state government and the public to support efforts to seek justice for Achinya and his family.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Nasarawa State Command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, has promised to investigate the matter and provide updates. At the time of this report, further responses from the police were still pending.