The management of the has intensified its anti-cultism operations following the arrest of two additional suspected cult members on campus, amid ongoing investigations into the killing of a 300-level Biochemistry student, David Solomon, whose death has heightened tension within the university community.
The arrests were made on June 21, 2026, in Anyigba, Kogi State, north-central Nigeria, according to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), which said the development followed expanded security operations launched after the killing of Solomon, a 300-level Biochemistry student of the institution.
NAN reported that the university’s security response was strengthened immediately after the killing of David Solomon, although the exact circumstances surrounding his death have not been fully disclosed by authorities.
The institution said the enhanced security measures were aimed at preventing further violence and restoring calm across the campus following the incident that triggered concern among students and staff.
Security personnel within the university were deployed to strategic locations, including hostels, lecture halls, and entry points, as part of efforts to identify individuals linked to cult-related activities.
According to NAN, the two suspects were arrested during intelligence-led operations carried out within the university environment after reports of suspected cult movements resurfaced on campus.
University security officials said the arrests were based on monitored activities and information gathered from ongoing surveillance operations.
The identities of the arrested suspects have not been publicly disclosed, and authorities have not confirmed any formal charges at the time of reporting.
The university’s management said the crackdown forms part of a sustained effort to eliminate cultism and related violent activities from the institution.
Following the killing of David Solomon, the university reportedly reviewed its internal security protocols and increased coordination with external security agencies operating in Anyigba.
Police and campus security operatives have since intensified patrols around student residential areas to deter further incidents.
The institution also reinforced checks at campus gates to monitor movement in and out of the university premises.
According to NAN, the killing of Solomon prompted widespread concern within the university community, leading to calls for stronger enforcement against cult-related groups.
University authorities described the incident as a serious breach of campus safety and vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for any form of violence.
Investigators are still working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death of the 300-level Biochemistry student.
Security sources said inquiries remain ongoing and that further arrests may follow as investigations progress.
The university reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on cultism, warning that any student found guilty of involvement in secret cult activities would face disciplinary action and possible prosecution.
Student leaders have also expressed concern over safety on campus and urged authorities to ensure sustained protection for students and staff.
They called for continued vigilance and improved intelligence sharing between students and security agencies to prevent future incidents.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb cult-related violence in tertiary institutions across the country, where such incidents have remained a recurring concern.
Authorities said the situation remains under control, while investigations into both the killing of David Solomon and suspected cult activities continue.
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