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Man Found Dead in Owo Not Our Student - Ondo Poly Management

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, has stated that a man found dead by suicide was not a student of the institution.
  • The deceased, Audi Emmanuel, was identified as a 20-year-old, but the polytechnic confirmed he had no record in any department.
  • While an individual with a similar name was admitted, they did not complete their program and were not an active student.

The management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, has issued a clarification regarding the recent unfortunate death of a young man, Audi Emmanuel, in Emure-Ile, Owo Local Government Area. Reports circulating initially identified the 20-year-old as a Computer Engineering student of our esteemed institution. However, we wish to unequivocally state that there is no record of any student by that name within the Computer Engineering Technology department or any other department, including our Continuing Education Centre.

The management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), expresses sympathy over the reported death of a young man, Audi Emmanuel, in Emure-Ile, Owo Local Government Area, who was wrongly identified in some reports as a student of the polytechnic.

— Mr Olumide OlugosiThe polytechnic's initial statement expressing condolences and correcting the record.

While we extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased during this difficult time, it is crucial to correct the misinformation that has been spread. Such inaccuracies can unfairly tarnish the reputation of our polytechnic and create a misleading impression among the public. We urge everyone to exercise caution and verify information before disseminating it, especially in sensitive matters.

The institution states unequivocally that there is no record of any student bearing the name Audi Emmanuel in the Department of Computer Engineering Technology or in any other department, including the Continuing Education Centre.

— Mr Olumide OlugosiA firm denial that the deceased was a registered student.

Our internal checks did reveal that an individual named Audu Emmanuel was offered admission for the 2024/2025 academic session to study Computer Science (National Diploma). However, records indicate that this individual did not complete their academic program, having failed to participate in institutional examinations. Consequently, they are not recognized as an active or bona fide student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo.

Further checks indicate that one Audu Emmanuel was offered admission into the polytechnic to study Computer Science (National Diploma) during the 2024/2025 academic session.

— Mr Olumide OlugosiProviding information about a past admission with a similar name.

We understand the public's interest in such matters, but we must insist on accuracy. The institution remains committed to upholding its standards and providing a conducive learning environment for its registered students. We implore the public and media outlets to rely on official statements and refrain from spreading unverified claims that could cause undue distress or damage.

Available records show that the individual did not complete his academic programme, having failed to sit for institutional examinations, and is therefore not recognised as an active or bona fide student of the institution.

— Mr Olumide OlugosiExplaining why the individual with the similar name was not considered an active student.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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