Brutal Murder of Two AAUA Students
Calls for justice mount
Summary
- Two undergraduates of Adekunle Ajasin University were abducted and killed, allegedly on the orders of their landlord
- Suspect Oladele Femi confessed to the crime but died in police custody, fuelling public scepticism
- Police have made key arrests and recovered stolen property, but one suspect remains at large
- Students and national bodies are demanding transparency, swift justice, and better campus security
Ondo, Nigeria — The tragic killing of two students from Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, as the investigation continues to uncover chilling details of the crime.
The victims, Abah John Friday (25) and Okah Andrel Eloho (19), both 200-level students, were declared missing on 20 June 2025 and later found to have been abducted, robbed, and murdered.
The victims, 200-level students Abah John Friday (25) and Okah Andrel Eloho (19)
The Ondo State Police Command revealed that the prime suspect, Oladele Femi, popularly known as “Tallex” and landlord to one of the victims, masterminded the crime, allegedly in retaliation for a perceived slight. He reportedly enlisted accomplices, including Ojo Michael and a still-at-large individual named Kola, to execute the plan.
The prime suspect, Oladele Femi, popularly known as “Tallex”
Reports indicate that Abah’s bank account was emptied of ₦800,000, his Lexus RX 350 stolen, and Okah was raped before both victims were killed and buried in shallow graves near the Ondo-Ekiti border.
A breakthrough came when the victims’ stolen mobile phone was traced to Lagos, leading to arrests and confessions. Ojo Michael confirmed the crime, naming Femi as the instigator. Police also recovered the stolen vehicle and phone, further solidifying the case.
However, public outrage intensified on 18 July 2025 when Femi died in police custody under what authorities described as medical complications.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, Femi had developed a “strange illness” following his confession and died while receiving medical attention. His death has raised questions among students and rights advocates about the integrity of the investigation.
In response, AAUA management condemned the incident, vowing to work with law enforcement to secure the campus.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) described the killings as “barbaric,” calling for accelerated justice and the arrest of all suspects. The AAUA Students’ Union went further, issuing an ultimatum to police and threatening protests if transparency and fairness are not ensured.
As of 20 July 2025, the body of Okah has been recovered, but Abah’s remains are still missing. One suspect remains at large, and investigations are ongoing.
The case has highlighted broader concerns about student safety and cult-related violence in Nigerian universities, with growing calls for systemic reforms and enhanced protection for students.