LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Babcock University administration has announced the loss of a professor of human rights law and gender law Prof. Yinka Olomojobi to suspected kidnappers.
The tragic incident occurred in Iperu town between 8pm and 9pm on Friday, April 19, 2024 along Iperu-Sagamu Road, 8 kilometres from Ilisan-Remo campus, and 3 kilometres from Iperu campus of Babcock University, Ogun State.
According to a statement by the Director, Communication and Marketing, Joshua Suleiman, the information came as a rude shock to the entire university community, which has been thrown into mourning.
“The Nigeria Police Force is investigating the act of utmost savagery by these suspected kidnappers.
“The law enforcement agencies in conjunction with the Ogun State government are reportedly on the trail of the perpetrators and more men and women of the security agencies have been deployed to ensure the maximum safety of lives and property in the entire axis of the state,” it stated.
READ ALSO: One Die, Two Abducted In Ogun Gunmen Attack
Eulogising the late professor, the statement noted that began his career in Babcock University on April 1, 2011 adding that he was a vibrant personality who gave his all to imparting knowledge and empowering young people of the university where he taught.
“He had his Bachelor’s degree in Law: (LLB) from the Ogun State University, (1985 -1990) and his Masters and doctoral degree programmes (2006 – 2010) from the University of Liverpool and Lancaster University, England respectively.
“The university commiserates with his family, friends, faculty, staff, and students at this time of grief and prays for God’s comfort and courage to bear the loss,” it stated.
Assuring all our stakeholders- students, parents, host community, faculty and staff that Babcock University will continue to collaborate with all government security and local vigilance agencies to ensure the maximum protection of lives and property within and around the university environment, Suleiman said the partnership with their stakeholders over the years has yielded positive outcomes, and we will continue to explore greater collaborative endeavours to ensure a safer, learning, and living space for all.