LASU mourns undergraduate killed by armed robbers

Ebun Emmanuel – June 04, 2026

An undergraduate of the Lagos State University (LASU) Otabor Joseph, has died following gunshot injuries he sustained during a robbery incident in the Iba area of Lagos.

LASU management confirmed that Joseph, a student in the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, was attacked along with some friends off campus on Friday, was taken to hospital, but died on Tuesday, 2nd June.

In a statement on Thursday, the acting Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Olaniyi Jeariogbe, said the Vice-Chancellor, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, had extended condolences to the family and the university community.

The statement reads partly, “On behalf of the Management, staff, students, and the entire university community, the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult and painful time”.

The university explained that it was notified immediately after the attack and that it coordinated support through the Dean of Students’ Affairs while maintaining contact with medical personnel at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), where the student was treated.

“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. 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 statement said.

The university noted that it had also reached out to the deceased person’s family, hospital officials, and security agencies, adding that it is cooperating with police authorities to ensure a full investigation.