PRESS STATEMENT JUSTICE FOR EMMANUEL: COMR. BALO CALLS FOR URGENT AND INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO COVENANT UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S DEATH
Comr. Balogun Damilola Boluwatife (Balo), Director of Media and Publicity, Arewa Youth Consultative Council (AYCC), Kogi State Chapter, has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the tragic death of Covenant University student, Toluwase Jesutunmise Emmanuel. In alignment with the position of the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS), Comr. Balogun stressed the importance of transparency, accountability, and a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The deceased, a 500-level Building Technology student and indigene of Kogi State, reportedly collapsed during a football match after experiencing breathing complications, which led to his untimely death. The development has since raised serious concerns, with allegations suggesting possible negligence. Speaking in Calabar on Sunday, Comr. Balogun expressed deep grief, describing the incident as both tragic and unacceptable. “I join NAKOSS and the entire student community...