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LASU Student Dies After Armed Robbery Attack

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  • A student from Lagos State University, Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, has died from injuries sustained during an off-campus armed robbery attack.
  • The university management expressed profound sadness and is cooperating with security agencies to investigate the incident.
  • LASU is working to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice and has offered condolences to the deceased's family.

Lagos State University (LASU) is mourning the death of one of its students, Otabor Boluwatife Joseph, who succumbed to injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack. Joseph, a student in the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, was attacked off-campus on the night of May 29, 2026, along with his friends.

The university management received the news with deep sorrow and immediately responded. The Acting Dean of Students’ Affairs provided support, briefed the Vice-Chancellor, and maintained contact with medical personnel throughout Joseph's hospitalization. He passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

The Management of Lagos State University received with profound sadness the news of the death of one of its students, OTABOR Boluwatife Joseph (Matric No. 240341269) of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, following injuries sustained during an armed robbery attack in the Iba area of Lagos.

— Mr Olaniyi JeariogbeActing Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Lagos State University, announcing the student's death.

LASU has stated its full cooperation with security agencies to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack. The university is committed to ensuring that those responsible for the "heinous crime" are apprehended and brought to justice. Representatives from the university have met with Joseph's family, hospital officials, and law enforcement authorities.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased on behalf of the entire university community. The university community prays for the repose of Otabor's soul.

The University is actively cooperating with security agencies to ensure that the circumstances surrounding the attack are thoroughly investigated and those responsible are brought to justice.

— Lagos State University ManagementStatement from the university regarding the armed robbery attack and subsequent investigation.
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