The Lagos State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Council has condemned the alleged murder of Adedamola Ogunbode, a 2024 graduate of Lagos State University.
The students alleged that Ogunbode was “killed in cold blood by a so-called prophet in Ojo, Lagos State.” This incident has sparked outrage among the student community, with many demanding justice and calling for increased security measures to protect students and graduates.
Adedamola Ogunbode, a 28-year-old graduate of Political Science Education, went missing on January 16, 2025. His family and friends launched a search for him, but all efforts to locate him were unsuccessful. Rumors began circulating that his mutilated body had been discovered, but the Lagos State Police Command has maintained that Ogunbode’s case remains that of a “missing person” investigation
Despite the police command’s stance, three suspects, including a prophet, have been arrested in connection with the case. The students are demanding that the police conduct a thorough investigation and bring those responsible for Ogunbode’s disappearance to justice.
The students are demanding “an expedited, transparent, and decisive legal process” to ensure justice is served. They are also calling on the state government to acknowledge that “students and graduates are no longer safe in their communities.” The students are warning that they “will resist any attempts at political interference or compromise” and are demanding special security measures around tertiary institutions and student communities.
The students are calling for increased security measures to protect students and graduates. They are demanding that the state government provide adequate security personnel and infrastructure to prevent future incidents. The students are also calling for stricter oversight of religious organisations, stating that “while religion remains a fundamental right, it must not be a cover for crime and bloodshed.”
The management of LASU has demanded justice for the 28-year-old graduate. In a statement, the university’s Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, stated that investigations by the security agencies revealed that the deceased’s mutilated body was purportedly found buried in the compound of a popular church in the area.
The alleged murder of Adedamola Ogunbode has sparked outrage among the student community, with many demanding justice and calling for increased security measures to protect students and graduates. The students are warning that they will not sit idle while students and graduates are hunted and butchered. The Lagos State Government and the police command must take immediate action to address the concerns of the students and ensure that justice is served.