Sunday, August 30, 2026 - The Police in Benue State have arrested a 500-level student of Fr Moses Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, for allegedly attacking a neighbour with hot water.
The spokesperson for the state command, DSP Peter Aondongu,
told journalists on Saturday that an investigation had commenced to unravel the
cause of fighting between the two students.
He said, “Yes, it happened yesterday, Friday, August 28,
2026.
“From the information I have, both students were staying in
the same room and had an issue. The suspect allegedly boiled water, added salt
and pepper, and poured the mixture on the victim and then locked her inside.
“After some time, people became aware of what had happened
and were able to intervene and rescue the victim. She was subsequently taken to
the hospital for treatment, while the suspect was arrested.
“I don’t have much information yet about the genesis of the
disagreement or what led to the incident, but I can confirm that the incident
happened. I also understand that both of them are students of the Benue State
University.”
Meanwhile, our correspondent learnt that the suspect had
attacked a 200-level Political Science student of the same university,
identified as Rose, following a disagreement.
Narrating what might have transpired between the two female
students, the Students’ Union President, Akighirga Vitalis, who led members of
his executive to the hospital, said that Rose explained that there was a
disagreement with the suspect identified as Felicia, which allegedly escalated
into the violent attack.
Vitalis said that the duo had been living together before
disagreements over personal matters began to strain their relationship.
While expressing shock over the condition of the student and
condemning the alleged attack, Vitalis described it as “a grave and
unacceptable assault on the life and well-being of a fellow student.”
He said, “We are deeply concerned about this incident. The
Students’ Union will follow this matter closely until justice prevails.”
The union president assured all that the union would engage
relevant authorities and monitor the investigation, as well as any disciplinary
process that may arise within the university.
Vitalis said that if the allegations against Felicia are
established through due process, the Students’ Union would support the
application of appropriate sanctions under the university’s regulations,
including expulsion where warranted.
“The Students’ Union will not condone violence or any
conduct capable of endangering the life of another student,” Vitalis said.
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