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A student of the Federal University Lokoja has been found dead along the Lokoja–Abuja Highway, sparking grief and concern among members of the university community and residents of Kogi State. The deceased, identified as 22-year-old Samuel Adebayo, was reportedly discovered by passers-by in the early hours of Tuesday near the Felele axis of the busy highway before the matter was reported to security agencies.
According to preliminary reports, the student had been declared missing by friends and relatives after he allegedly left his residence on Monday and failed to return. Witnesses said local residents noticed his body by the roadside and alerted the police, who subsequently arrived at the scene and evacuated the remains to a nearby mortuary for further examination. Authorities have yet to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the death, while investigators are exploring multiple possibilities, including the likelihood of foul play.
The management of the Federal University Lokoja expressed sadness over the incident and called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the cause of the student’s death. Fellow students and members of the university community also took to social media to mourn the loss, describing the deceased as a peaceful and hardworking young man whose sudden death has left many in shock. Some student leaders further appealed for improved security measures around the Lokoja–Abuja corridor, which has witnessed several security-related incidents in recent years.
Police authorities in Kogi State have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and assured the public that every effort is being made to establish what transpired before the student’s death. Detectives are reportedly gathering statements from relatives, friends, and other relevant persons while awaiting the outcome of medical examinations that could provide additional insight into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Security officials have urged anyone with useful information that may assist the investigation to come forward as efforts continue to unravel the incident.
