A student of Lagos State University (LASU) identified as Joseph Otabor, has died from injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the university spokesperson, Olaniyi Jeariogbe, said Otabor, a student of the department of history and international studies, was attacked alongside his friends outside the campus on Friday night.
The university spokesperson said the student was immediately rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.
Jeariogbe said the institution received the news of the student’s death with profound sadness.
“Available information indicates that the unfortunate incident occurred off campus on the night of Friday, 29th May 2026, when the deceased and his friends were attacked by armed robbers,” the statement reads.
“Upon receiving reports of the incident, the University, through the Acting Dean, Students’ Affairs, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, immediately provided support, escalated the matter to the Vice-Chancellor, and maintained contact with relevant medical personnel involved in his treatment.”
The university said it closely monitored developments throughout the student’s hospitalisation until his eventual demise.
The statement added that representatives have engaged with the deceased’s family, officials of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and law enforcement authorities.
“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 reads.
According to the statement, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, vice-chancellor of the university, condoled with the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
“On behalf of the Management, staff, students, and the entire University community, the Vice-Chancellor extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult and painful time,” the university added.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they mourn this tragic loss.”
