Deborah’s body not mutilated, 12 suspects arrested – FUOYE SUG

By Nehru Odeh

Contrary to reports making the rounds that Atanda Modupe Deborah, the student of Federal University of Oye Ekiti, was found dead with her eyes plucked out, the Students Union Government of the university has said no part of her body was mutilated, while demanding justice.

Deborah, who was found dead on Wednesday 6 September 2023, two days after she had been declared missing, was a 200 level student of the Department of Nursing at the University. She had gone to read in a classroom at night on the ill-fated day, but never returned.

In a statement signed by Ajayi Dotun Emmanuel and Akuraku Kofoworola Elizabeth, President and Public Relations Officer respectively, the students Union Government denied that any of the deceased student’s body part was missing, while bemoaning her death and condemning her killers.

“The cause of death and manner in which she died is a cause of great pain to the entire student populace in FUOYE. As we say our goodbyes to a precious and bright student such as Modupe, members of the FUOYE students Union Government (FUOYESUG), visited the morgue and we were able to confirm to everyone that no part of her body was mutilated, contrary to claims and rumours flying around.

“We can confirm that no less than 12 people have been arrested in connection with the crime and we would not rest until the perpetrators are brought to justice.

“While we mourn her sudden loss and pay our last respect to the dead, we hereby charge every security operative in Ekiti State to investigate and bring the perpetrators of this grave crime to book.

“A team comprising of the Students Union executive would pay a condolence visit to the parents and loved ones to show support to the family at this trying time.

“We pray God in his infinite mercies to grant the departed soul eternal rest and give us the fortitude to bear the loss. We demand justice!!!,” the statement partly reads.