A student of Physics at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State, identified simply as Williams, was reportedly stabbed to death on Saturday by an SS3 student for allegedly toasting the secondary student’s elder sister.
The incident occurred at the late Williams’ father’s compound at the 200 Housing Estate (Old Poly Quarters) in Lokoja, the victim, it was gathered, was having issues bothering love with the sister of the assailant.
A source explained that Williams’ assailant came to the compound in the Old Poly Quarters demanding to see him to assist him in a particular subject, feigning to be preparing for WAEC exams.
The late Williams’ father who did not suspect the ulterior motive of the assailant pointed Williams’ room to him and that he went into the room, stabbed Williams in the stomach, and rushed out of the house.
Williams was said to have died before his family could rush him to the Specialist Hospital, Lokoja.
The suspect has been arrested by the police and currently undergoing interrogation.
The spokesman of FUL, Mr Daniel Iyke, who confirmed the incident, said, “The police are on the matter. The thing is that the student lived with his parents. The stabbing happened in his house as alleged.”
Be first to comment