The founder of Oduduwa University(OUI and the Polytechnic, and chairman, Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, has been arrested over the death of a master student of Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU).
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and made available by the Police Public Relations Officer, Osun State command, SP Yemisi Opalola.
The deceased, Timothy Adegoke was declared missing on November 7, and was later found dead on Monday according to the OAU management.
Adegoke had come from Abuja to sit for his examination at the OAU distance learning centre, Moro, Osun State on November 5.
The police had earlier arrested six suspects linked to the death of the student.
The statement reads in part: “Subsequent upon the earlier press release issued in respect of the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Timothy Adegoke; a masters degree student of OAU who came from Abuja to sit for his examination at the OAU distance learning centre, Moro, Osun State, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, psc wishes to update the general public that, in addition to the six (6) suspects earlier arrested, the chairman of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, Dr Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin was also arrested on 15th November, 2021.
“He is currently in police detention, undergoing interrogation in connection with the case, while awaiting the autopsy report from the hospital.
“While thanking members of the public, especially the bereaved family, students and management of OAU for their patience to allow the police continue on a thorough investigation on the matter, the CP reiterates the commitment of the state police command to ensure justice is done; no matter the personality of the person(s) involved in the case or how highly or lowly placed in the society; if found culpable.
“Meanwhile, further update on the case will be made public as event unfolds.”
