An unidentified young man was discovered dead in a bush path near the Lakers Hostel area in Osekita, close to Ekiti State University (EKSU), late Monday night, April 13, 2026.
The discovery has sparked widespread fear among the student population, with some residents reportedly fleeing nearby hostels.
Preliminary reports suggest the deceased may have been a recent EKSU graduate who returned to the institution to complete clearance processes and collect his certificate.
While authorities have not officially confirmed his identity, documents found in a bag near the scene appear to support this theory.
Eyewitness accounts indicate the victim may have been pursued by assailants before the fatal attack.
Ifedayo, a student residing in a nearby hostel, recounted hearing desperate pleas for mercy. “I was inside my room making a phone call when I suddenly heard someone shouting, ‘Don’t kill me, please don’t kill me,’” he said.
Another student reported seeing a group of individuals chasing a man into the bush path shortly before the body was located.
The victim exhibited visible injuries, suggesting a violent struggle.
The incident has intensified calls for enhanced security measures within the university and its surrounding environs.
As of this report, security agencies have not released an official statement, and investigations remain ongoing.
