FUTO students shun classes after colleague’s killing over N13,500

Students at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) are boycotting classes for a week following the death of a 100-level cybersecurity student, Chinedu Christogonus. The Students' Union Government declared the boycott from June 1 to June 5, 2026, amid widespread outrage and demands for justice.

Reports circulating within the university suggest the fatal incident stemmed from a dispute over N13,500 allegedly collected from a patrol operation. Chinedu, who reportedly served as an Aide-de-Camp to a commander in the university's Man-O-War unit, was accused of using the money for textbooks. Sources claim he had previously been accused of taking money from seized items without repayment.

According to a social media update from FUTO Geng, Chinedu was subjected to severe punishment after returning from an event in Abia State. Witnesses reported that the punishment continued for hours despite pleas from onlookers, and he later became unconscious. He was rushed to FMC Owerri, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The incident triggered unrest on campus, with students protesting and vandalizing facilities. The Students' Union Government stated the boycott is necessary to "demand transparency and accountability" and will continue until the university management provides an official statement, details on the investigation, and concrete steps toward justice.

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In light of the gravity of this matter and to demand transparency and accountability, the SUG hereby suspends all lectures, practicals, tests, and academic activities for all levels for a period of one week, commencing Monday, June 1, 2026, to Friday, June 5, 2026.