Kogi university student found dead on Lokoja-Abuja road

The Kogi State Police have identified a female student whose body was found along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway. She was a final-year student at the Federal University Lokoja.

The deceased, Sarah Idoko, was discovered on Saturday night near the Crusher area along the Felele axis of Lokoja. Reports say she was dumped there by unknown attackers.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a vehicle stop briefly in the area around 8 p.m. before it drove off quickly.

Passers-by later found her body by the roadside and informed the security authorities.

Initially, some reports claimed that Sarah was a student of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, after an ID card with her name was found at the scene. This card showed that she was in the Higher National Diploma program of the Department of Office Technology Management for the 2024/2025 academic session.

But the police later confirmed that Sarah was indeed a student at the Federal University Lokoja.

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Naziru Kankarofi, confirmed the incident. He said investigations are ongoing to find out what happened and to catch those responsible.

"The command is working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and track down those responsible," the police commissioner said.

He promised that the results of the investigation would be made public at the right time. He also stressed the police's commitment to ensuring justice for Sarah.

In response to the incident, the Association of Nigeria Female Students, Kogi State Chapter, condemned the killing. They called it cruel, unfortunate, and unacceptable.

In a statement signed by the State Coordinator, Celina James, the association expressed deep sadness over Sarah's death. They urged security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation to make sure the culprits are brought to justice.

The group also pressed relevant authorities to improve security around campuses and student communities to prevent more incidents like this.

"The tragic death of Sarah Ojodomo has raised concerns about the safety and security of students and residents along the Felele corridor. This area is a major gateway to Lokoja and has seen many security issues in recent years," the association stated.