A senior lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, Dr Olabode Ibikunle, has passed on while allegedly having sex with a female student.

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 state police spokesperson, SP William Aya, confirmed the incident in Lokoja on Friday.

 Mr Aya described the incident as unfortunate and said an autopsy had been conducted to determine the cause of death.

 According to him, the hotel manager, Moses Friday, reported that a 22-year-old 200-level student of PAAU, Gloria Samuel, rushed to the reception to alert the staff that the lecturer 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.

The police said investigations were ongoing and further action would be taken based on the findings.

 A student, who spoke on condition of anonymity about the incident, said the lecturer was involved in sexual intercourse with the 22-year-old student before his sudden demise.

 He said the lady was arrested and taken to police custody and the matter was later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

Mr Ibikunle, who was reportedly married with children, was said to have checked into the hotel earlier that day with the student who is of the department of Social Studies Education.

There are unconfirmed reports that the lecturer consumed multiple energy drinks prior to the incident.

(NAN)