Final-year Kogi varsity student found dead by roadside in Lokoja

The Kogi State Police has confirmed the death of a final-year student of the Federal University Lokoja, Sarah Ojodomo Idoko.

The deceased’s body was found by the roadside in the Crusher area along the Felele-Lokoja Road in Lokoja, Kogi State.

Her body was discovered on the night of May 30, 2026, shortly after she was allegedly dumped at the location by unknown persons.

A passerby was said to have seen a vehicle stop briefly near the area around 8 p.m. before speeding away, after which the body was found.

Meanwhile, an identity card recovered at the scene initially led to reports that she was a student of Kogi State Polytechnic, but the police later clarified that she was a student of Federal University Lokoja.

The Association of Nigerian Female Students, Kogi chapter, condemned the killing, describing it as inhuman and unfortunate, calling on security agencies to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, confirmed the incident and said investigations had commenced.

“For now, we are not ready to disclose much about the ongoing investigation. We will make our findings public at the appropriate time for the law to take its course,” he said.

Final-year Kogi varsity student found dead by roadside in Lokoja