Lafia Polytechnic Student Dies Allegedly Due To Soldier Brutality

Lafia Polytechnic Student Dies Allegedly Due To Soldier Brutality

Timothy Achinya, a mechanical engineering student at Isa Mustapha Agwai Lafia Polytechnic in Nasarawa State, has reportedly been beaten to death by unidentified soldiers. This incident has sparked significant outrage among the student body, leading Acting Rector Dr. Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata to pursue legal action.

According to Jacob John Mutuwa, President of the Students Union Government (SUG), the tragedy began when a student named Samuel Ejembi reported some individuals suspected of cult involvement to the military. The soldiers then detained several students, including Achinya, at Eji World, an entertainment center across from the polytechnic campus.

Mutuwa revealed that the military personnel allegedly tortured Achinya, resulting in his death. His body was subsequently taken to Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia.

The SUG president commended the student body for maintaining peace amid the crisis and confirmed that legal proceedings have been initiated against those responsible.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for urgent action to ensure justice for Achinya and his family. NANS Zone C Coordinator, Comrade Daniel Friday Egga, urged the state government and citizens to work together in seeking justice.

NANS has also accused members of the 123 Special Force Battalion of involvement in the incident and demanded immediate action from the military.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer for Nasarawa State, has pledged to investigate the matter and provide updates as the situation unfolds.