Ajayi Crowther University Expels Students Over Jungle Justice
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo has dismissed some undergraduates in the school for their involvement in the killing of a student accused of fone theft.
The incident which was initially conceived to be a cult clash was later traced to an outrage triggered by a fone theft
The private University owned by the Anglican church later in a statement , announce a dismissal on the students who had taken part in a brawl that resulted in a colleague’s death
The university said that those involved were not cult members, and did not disclose the precise number of students that were dismissed.
Before the “unfortunate death of the student,” the deceased was allegedly suspected of stealing a cell phone, according to a statement released on Saturday.
The statement read, “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.”
