A student of Osun State Polytechnic Iree, identified as Wumi, has died after being reportedly used for money ritual by her boyfriend.
The boyfriend simply identified as Tabo, is alleged to be an internet fraudster (Yahoo boy).In a video that has now gone viral, the deceased, a National Diploma 1 student of the Department of Mass Communication can be seen lying on the floor naked with bloodstains in an apartment. According to reports, her Yahoo boyfriend had earlier bought her an iPhone 12 Pro Max worth over N700K and gifted her N1M on her birthday. In the trending video, friends and neighbours were seen using heavy canes and sticks to flog the boyfriend after it was reported that he had used Wumi for money ritual.
The spokesperson of the polytechnic, Mr. Tope Abiola, confirmed the death of the student. He said the school authority was briefed about the death of the student and the police have taken over the matter for proper investigation. According to him, the boyfriend of the lady has been arrested and he is being questioned.
Mr. Abiola said the boy in question is not a student of the polytechnic. He urged the police to be thorough in their investigation.