LASU Mourns Student Killed in Armed Robbery Attack

The Management of Lagos State University has announced the death of one of its students, Otabor Boluwatife Joseph (Matric No. 240341269), a student of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, following injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos State.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing the loss as painful and devastating for the entire university community. She extended condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.

In an official statement issued on Thursday by Mr Olaniyi S. Jeariogbe, Acting Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Lagos State University, the university said the incident occurred off-campus on Friday, 29th May 2026, when the student and his friends were attacked by armed robbers in the Iba axis.

He later succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, while receiving treatment.

The university noted that upon receiving reports of the attack, it promptly activated its emergency response structure through the Acting Dean of Students’ Affairs, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, who coordinated support efforts and maintained communication with medical officials handling the case at the hospital.

Following his death, the university said it has been in close contact with the bereaved family, officials of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, and security agencies, adding that it is cooperating fully with law enforcement authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and that those responsible are brought to justice.

“The University is actively cooperating with security agencies to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the attack are thoroughly investigated and those responsible are brought to justice,” the statement read.

LASU prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and asked God to grant the family the strength to bear the irreparable loss.