IBB varsity declares Tuesday, Wednesday lecture free days to mourn murdered student

By Daniel Ebi, Minna 

The Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, has declared Tuesday, 24th June, and Wednesday, 25th June,2025 as Lectures free days to mourn the killing of a 300 level Student, Jafar by robbers.

The Deputy Register, information. Alhaji Baba Akote who made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen, described  the incident as sad and unfortunate. 

The statement reads in part: “This is a period of mourning to allow students and staff to reflect and pray for the repose of the soul of the departed”

He disclosed  that the Management also wish to inform the University community and the general public that normalcy has been fully restored in both Lapai town and the University’s Main and Kobo campuses.

According  to him, the development followed a high-level emergency security meeting convened by the University  Management and attended by key stakeholders, including the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hamidu Muazu Jantabo; the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Abdullahi Adamu Mammagi, DG Students Affairs; the Alumni Association; the Students’ Union Government (SUG); traditional leaders; and security operatives.

“The University Management hereby categorically dispel any rumour or insinuation of alleged attacks from youths of the host community.

” Such information is false and misleading. The situation in Lapai is now calm, and students are encouraged to go about their academic and personal activities without hindrance.

According  to him, As part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of all members of the University community, regular security patrols have been instituted across student lodges and major access points. 

“All students are advised to remain law-abiding, avoid spreading unverified information, and cooperate with security personnel for their own protection and the safety of others.

“The University appreciates the swift intervention and continued support of the Niger State Government, security agencies, traditional institutions, and community leaders in restoring peace and ensuring a secured learning environment” it stressed.