The Police in Benue State have detained a 500 level student of Fr Moses Adasu University, previously Benue State University, for reportedly pouring boiling water on a neighbour.
The state command spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondongu, told journalists yesterday that a probe had been launched to determine the cause of fighting between the two pupils, writes Sunday PUNCH.
“Yes, it happened,” he responded. “It happened on Friday, August 28, 2026.
“I understand that both students were in the same room and there was a problem. The defendant allegedly boiled water, added salt and pepper and put the mixture on the victim and shut her in.
After a while, people realised what was going on and were able to get involved and rescue the victim. She was later brought to hospital for treatment, while the culprit was detained.
“I don’t have a lot of information yet on the genesis of the disagreement or what led to the incident but I can confirm that the incident did happen. “I also know that both of them are students of Benue State University.”
Meanwhile, our correspondent heard that the suspect had struck a 200-level Political Science student of the same university, known as Rose, after a quarrel.
Students’ Union President, Akighirga Vitalis, who led members of his executive to the hospital, explained what could have happened between the two female students. Rose explained that there was a disagreement with the suspect identified as Felicia, which allegedly escalated into the violent attack.
Vitalis added that the pair had been living together before personal differences began to undermine their relationship.
Vitalis, who characterised himself as “shocked” by the student’s condition and condemned the alleged attack, called it “a grave and unacceptable assault on the life and well-being of a fellow student.”
“We are very concerned about this incident,” he stated. The Students’ Union will keep a close eye on this until justice is done.”
The union president told everyone that the union would contact relevant authorities and follow up the inquiry, as well as any disciplinary process that might come within the university.
If the charges against Felicia are proven through due process, the Students’ Union would support the imposition of appropriate sanctions under the university’s policies, including expulsion when required, added Vitalis.
“The Students’ Union will not condone violence or any conduct that may endanger the life of another student,” Vitalis warned.
About the Author
