A source from Ajayi Crowther University, where Alex Timileyi, a 200-level engineering student, was beaten to death by other students over a claim that he stole a mobile phone, said that the students started beating the deceased, Alex Timileyi, from 6 p.m. until he died at about 10 a.m. the next day. The source also revealed that the deceased’s hair was shaved before he was beaten.
As reported by The Punch News, the source from the university said, “They started beating him from 6 p.m. until he died at about 10 a.m. the next day. 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 university spokesperson, Femi Atoyebi, said, “What actually happened is that the deceased was alleged to have stolen a mobile telephone, but instead of reporting the issue to the university management, the expelled students could not control their emotions.
“Their actions led to the unfortunate death of the student. The university has taken swift action by handing over all the students involved to the Nigeria Police Force for investigation, with the assurance that justice will be served.”
