The academic community at Kogi State Polytechnic has been thrown into mourning once again following the sudden death of a lecturer, Mr. Anslem Ojodomo.
Ojodomo’s passing comes barely a month after the institution lost another lecturer, Barnabas Akuba, who reportedly died in February shortly after completing his PhD programme.
According to sources within the institution, Ojodomo collapsed on Thursday while delivering a lecture to students.
“The incident occurred during a classroom session. The lecturer suddenly slumped while addressing the students, throwing the class into confusion and panic,” a source disclosed.
He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention but was later confirmed dead despite efforts by medical personnel to revive him.
Further findings revealed growing concern among staff and students, as Ojodomo’s death marks the third recorded loss within six weeks since the appointment of the new Rector, Salihu Sanusi, who assumed office on February 11.
Sources also described the situation as troubling, noting a pattern that has raised anxiety within the academic environment.
“It is more worrisome that both Anslem and Barnabas died after defending their PhD thesis.
“Anslem was in a meeting some hours before going for the lecture. We cannot imagine that a man who was bubbling and full of life in the meeting is now dead,” a staff member said.
As of the time of filing this report, the management of Kogi State Polytechnic has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
What you should know
The recent deaths at Kogi State Polytechnic have raised serious concerns within the academic community, especially due to the short time frame in which they occurred.
While there is no confirmed link between the incidents, the pattern has created anxiety among staff and students. Sudden collapses in such situations can be linked to underlying health conditions, stress, or other medical factors.
The absence of an official statement from the institution has further heightened uncertainty, as stakeholders await clarification and possible investigations into the circumstances surrounding these tragic events.
