Tragedy Strikes as FUT Minna Lecturer Found Dead in Her Home.
In a devastating turn of events, Dr. Mrs. Adefolalu Funmilola, a female lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, was discovered lifeless in her residence in the Gbaiko area of Minna on Sunday morning.
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The deceased, associated with the Department of Biochemistry at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, had already achieved the status of an Associate Professor and was on the verge of promotion to the position of Professor before the university’s Council underwent dissolution and reconstitution.
The grim discovery unfolded when members of her church became concerned about her absence during the church service. An eyewitness reported that they suspected she might be at home and decided to check on her. To their horror, they had to force open the door of her room, only to find her lifeless body.
The eyewitness recounted, “She was found with her throat slit and knives found beside her.”
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Dr. Bolarin Gbolahan, Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Technology, Minna Chapter, expressed his shock and concern over the incident, highlighting the growing insecurity that academics are facing.
“It is strange that academics are now becoming endangered species. Our members are being kidnapped almost every week at Keffi now. We cannot sleep in peace again in our homes in Minna. The level of insecurity is becoming worrisome, and something must be done before we all become victims of systemic failure,” Dr. Gbolahan declared.
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The incident was confirmed by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who stated, “The unfortunate incident is under investigation.”
The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the academic community and raises questions about the security of educators and other residents in the region.
