Delta Businessman Ayiri Emami called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Minister of Education to ensure justice over the death of Alex Timileyin, the 200-level student of Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State who was allegedly beaten to death by fellow students.
Timileyin, accused of stealing a mobile phone, was beaten in his hostel, Shepherd Inn, on May 25, 2024.
A video shows him being beaten with sticks by other students. The school has expelled the implicated students and handed them over to the police.
Emami called demanded justice and urged the closure of the school, stating, “We do not want to take laws into our own hands.”
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many demanding the prosecution of the students involved. Emami emphasized the significance of the deceased’s royal heritage, calling on Governor Makinde to ensure the case is not ignored.
The varsity said on Saturday that it had expelled some of the students who had been involved in the incident that resulted in their colleague’s death as a prompt response to the situation while also dismissing the claim that the suspects were members of a cult group.
The school condemned the incident and stated that the students involved had been expelled.
The varsity stated, “Contrary to what is trending, the university affirms that there is no cultism in the institution, just as the university has zero tolerance for any sort of anti-social vices and misconduct. It is important to stress that the expelled students do not belong to any cult group.
“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.”
Timileyin is believed to be the son of Princess Antonia Emiko, daughter of Olu Erejuwa II (1951-1986) and an aunt of the current Olu of Warri. He was also a first cousin of His Majesty, Ogíamè Atuwatsé III CFR, the Olú of Warri Kingdom.
