Crimes

Poly student macheted to death in Ondo

Assailants have macheted to death a newly admitted student of mass communication at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO) in the Owo area of Ondo State.

It was gathered that the student, identified as Seun Adeleye, was killed at Opomulero Street in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

A student of the institution, who spoke under anonymity on Wednesday, said the deceased, a course representative and musician, was a new student of the institution who resumed a month ago.

The student said: “He was a fresher who had spent just three to four weeks on campus.

“In fact, he was a course representative. It is sad that we lost him. Unfortunately, he was macheted to death.”

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The Public Relations Officer of the polytechnic, Samuel Ojo, confirmed the incident, saying: “It is unfortunate.”

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, also confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday.

“It’s a case of suspected murder of one Seun Ojo Adeleye, an ND 1 student of mass communication,” Odunlami disclosed.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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