UNIMED Registrar Assassinated in Ondo
The Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, Mr Ezekiel Imole Adeniran, has been assassinated, sparking outrage and grief across the institution and the state.
Mr Adeniran, who assumed office on January 6, 2025, as the third substantive Registrar of the state-owned university, was discovered dead in his residence in Ondo town on Thursday morning, July 17.
A source within the university confirmed the incident, stating, “He was found dead in his residence. I believe the police will unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.”
Reacting to the development, the university’s Head of Media and Protocol, Mr Isaac Oluyi, described the incident as shocking and devastating.
“The devastating news has thrown the university into mourning. He was still at his duty post on Monday, July 14, 2025. As of now, the cause of his death remains unknown,” he said.
Oluyi added, “Mr Adeniran served diligently from January 6, 2025, until his untimely death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his immediate family and the entire university community. May God repose his soul.”
Also speaking, the university’s Head of Human Resources, Mr M.A. Akinkuade, said, “It is with deep sorrow that the university management announces the passing of our esteemed Registrar and colleague, Mr Ezekiel Imole Adeniran. He was a dedicated and hardworking staff member whose contributions to the growth of the university will be long remembered.”
Confirming the killing, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, said, “The man died in the early hours of Thursday. The incident was reported at Fanibi Division. We are doing everything possible to unravel the truth surrounding his death.”
According to him, preliminary information indicated that two men emerged from the bush and allegedly forced a substance into someone’s mouth.
He added that the exact location of the attack had not yet been confirmed but assured that investigations were ongoing.
“We are after those responsible,” he declared, urging anyone with useful information to assist the police.
The tragic incident has left the UNIMED community in mourning, with tributes pouring in from staff, students, and stakeholders across Ondo State.
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