Lasu student dies after off-campus robbery attack
A student of Lagos State University, Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, has died after being attacked by armed robbers in the Iba area of Lagos. The university confirmed that the incident happened off campus and expressed deep sadness over the loss. University officials, including Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan and Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, were involved in supporting the student and his family. The university is working with security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure justice.
What happened
- Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, a student of the Department of History and International Studies, was attacked by armed robbers off campus on the night of May 29, 2026.
- He died from his injuries on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- The university management responded quickly, with the Acting Dean of Students’ Affairs providing support and maintaining contact with medical personnel during his hospitalisation.
- Representatives from the university met with his family, hospital officials, and law enforcement after his death.
- LASU is cooperating with security agencies to investigate the attack and prosecute those responsible, while extending condolences to the deceased’s family and friends.
