The management of Lagos State University, LASU, has announced the death of one of its students, Boluwatife Joseph Otabor, following injuries he sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos State.

Otabor, a student of the Department of History and International Studies in the Faculty of Arts, reportedly succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after spending several days receiving medical treatment.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations, Mr Olaniyi Jeariogbe, the university described the incident as tragic and expressed deep sorrow over the student’s passing.

The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on behalf of the institution’s management, staff, students and the entire university community, extended condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.

According to the university, the attack occurred off-campus on the night of May 29, 2026, when Otabor and some of his friends were reportedly attacked by armed robbers in the Iba area.

The institution disclosed that immediately after receiving information about the incident, it activated support measures through the Office of the Acting Dean of Students’ Affairs, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, while keeping the Vice-Chancellor informed of developments.

LASU said it maintained close contact with medical personnel handling the student’s treatment and monitored his condition throughout his period of hospitalisation.

Following confirmation of his death, representatives of the university visited and engaged with members of the student’s family, officials of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, as well as relevant law enforcement agencies.

The university added that it is working with security agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack and to facilitate the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

The institution again sympathised with the bereaved family and prayed for the repose of the deceased student’s soul.

“The University condoles with the family and all who knew him and prays that the Almighty God grants them the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement said.

Several people have been killed in fresh attacks on communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State by suspected armed militia, residents and local sources have said.

The violence reportedly began three days ago in Didango village, where gunmen ambushed a group of youths returning home after watching an English Premier League match at a viewing centre. Two young men were said to have been killed in the attack.

Residents said the violence later spread to Gaita, Loba and Lewatha villages in what appeared to be coordinated assaults, forcing many villagers to flee into nearby bushes to escape the attackers.

A resident of Mayo-Gauro village, located a few kilometres from Didango, Dauda Bulus, told journalists that the attacks were coordinated and allegedly carried out by armed militia from a neighbouring community.

According to him, the affected communities have suffered repeated attacks over the years, resulting in loss of life, the displacement of residents and the destruction of property.

Another resident of Didango alleged that the attackers ambushed a group of farmers returning from their farms, leaving several people injured.

He further claimed that the assailants subsequently launched attacks on other communities, leading to additional casualties and forcing residents to abandon their homes.

Sources in the area also disclosed that the attackers attempted another assault on Gurum village near the Kodai area on Tuesday night. However, the attack was reportedly repelled by local vigilante groups and community members who had intensified security patrols in response to the recurring violence.

A resident, Abubakar Adamu, expressed concern over the continued attacks, warning that the recurring violence poses a serious threat to peace and stability in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area.

He lamented that despite several peace meetings and dialogue initiatives involving the affected communities, the attacks have persisted.

“The attacks often occur during the farming and harvest seasons, disrupting agricultural activities, which remain the major source of livelihood for many people in the area,” he said.

As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the latest incidents, while efforts to ascertain the exact number of casualties were ongoing.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested by police operatives in Ondo State for allegedly beating his 65-year-old father to death.

The suspect identified as Kingsley

Nsikak had engaged in a heated argument with his biological father, Peter Adone, at their residence in the Oda axis of the state.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, the deceased sustained severe injuries during the violent confrontation.

The police spokesperson disclosed that Adone later succumbed to his wounds despite efforts by medical personnel to revive him.

While stating that the remains of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue, Jimoh stressed that the son will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The PPRO said, “The tragic incident occurred in Oda Community, Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State and has generated widespread concern among residents of the area.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 28th May, 2026, the suspect allegedly engaged his father in a violent altercation which escalated into a physical assault.

“Following a formal complaint lodged at the police station by one Daniel Moses, a son of the deceased and brother to the suspect, detectives promptly commenced investigation into the matter. Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives apprehended the suspect and took him into custody for questioning.”