Abia Investigates Killing Of 400-Level Student By Alleged Cultists At ABSU

The Abia State Government has initiated an investigation into the death of an unnamed 400-level student at Abia State University (ABSU) during a clash between rival cult groups.

THE WHISTLER had reported on Monday that there was a cult violence at the university which led to the killing of a 400-level student of the institution.

The government’s response was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu during a press briefing. Mr. Kanu confirmed reports of the student’s death and acknowledged circulating videos documenting the incident.

“It has come to the notice of government that there have been skirmishes in Abia State University, Uturu, within some student groups.

“Some videos have been trending on line to the effect that a student lost his life in these skirmishes.

“As a responsive and responsible government, some remedial actions have been taken to restore peace and order on campus.

“Government has dispatched security agencies to take control of the situation at ABSU.

“Investigation in that regard has been instituted.”

Kanu urged students across all tertiary institutions in the state to prioritize peace and avoid violence that could endanger their lives and academic pursuits.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, acknowledged initial uncertainties regarding the specifics of the clash. He confirmed that government representatives were dispatched to liaise with relevant authorities and establish a clear picture of the events.

“As a government, we’ve swiftly deployed representatives of the government who will interface with authorised persons to find out exactly what happened.

“At this moment, what we have heard is that it was a cult clash and we have not established the details of what transpired and once we do that we will update you,” he stated.

The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the student’s death.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka reported that officers, alongside military personnel, arrived promptly at the scene of the crime, dispersing the perpetrators.

“Our officers, in collaboration with the military, swiftly responded and arrived at the crime scene, causing the culprits to flee upon sighting the police.

“The corpse was evacuated from the crime scene to the morgue and exhibits have been recovered.

“Investigations are ongoing and we will continue to update the public as we progress.”