The university described Mr Olomojobi as “a vibrant personality who gave his all to imparting knowledge and empowering young people of the university where he taught.”
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Mr Olomojobi, a professor of human rights law and gender, started his career at Babcock University on 1 April 2011. Reports have it that he suspected gunmen, dressed in black attires, shot the professor at Ajadeh Event Centre in Iperu and abducted two people in the community, while witnesses said some people were injured while trying to escape from the scene.The university also described Mr Olomojobi as “a vibrant personality who gave his all to imparting knowledge and empowering young people of the university where he taught.
“We assure all our stakeholders- students, parents, host community, faculty and staff that Babcock University will continue to collaborate with all government security and local vigilance agencies to ensure the maximum protection of lives and property within and around the university environment. Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, on Monday, said one person has been arrested in connection with the incident.The police also confirmed that the lecturer was taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead
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