A senior lecturer at Kogi State University, Anyigba, Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, has died during an alleged sexual encounter with a 22-year-old 200-level student of the institution.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at a hotel in Anyigba and was later reported to the police by the hotel manager.
The student, identified as Gloria Samuel, was taken into custody and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, SP William Ovye Aya, described it as unfortunate and said an autopsy has been conducted to determine the cause of death.
According to the police, the hotel manager, Moses Friday, reported that the student rushed to the reception to alert the staff that the lecturer had collapsed after their encounter.
The police were immediately informed, and the lecturer was taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.
Ibikunle, who was reportedly married with children, was said to have checked into the hotel earlier that day with the student, of the department of Social Studies Education.
There are unconfirmed reports that the lecturer had consumed multiple energy drinks prior to the incident.
The police said investigations are ongoing and further action will be taken based on the findings.
