Mob beats OAU final-year student to death for ‘stealing phone’

A final-year student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has been beaten to death by an angry mob for allegedly stealing a phone.

CRISPNG gathered that the incident happened on Monday at the institution.

The mob was said to have attacked the student and dumped him somewhere around the campus till Tuesday afternoon.

In a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, condemned the incident.

Olanrewaju did not name the student but stated that a preliminary investigation revealed that the student died of a mob action on the allegation that he stole a phone.

“Saddened by this ugly development which he described as unfortunate, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Simeon Bamire, has set up a committee to unravel the circumstances that led to this incident.

“The action of the mob, being a violation of the law of the country and of the University regulations, has been reported to the police who have commenced investigations.

“The University administration hereby commiserates with the parents of the deceased, staff and students, and prays that God will grant us the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement added.

He admonished students to desist from taking laws into their hands and to report any criminal activities to the University authorities for immediate action.