DAMISI OJO, Akure

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that the registrar of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo town, Mr Ezekiel Adeniran, who was reportedly found dead in his house on Thursday morning, met his untimely death through assassination by unknown persons.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade,” the matter was a case of assassination”.

The PPRO said, ” The man died in the early hours of yesterday. I can confirm this was reported at the Fanibi Police Division. We are doing everything possible to unravel the lies surrounding this case. I mean, we are after those responsible for this murder.

“I can confirm to you that the man was killed. From the information I have at my disposal, two men came out of the bush and they forced a substance into another person’s mouth. But I can’t confirm to you where it actually happened, but our area of interest is to unravel who is responsible for his death. ”

He urged anybody with information concerning the assailants to feel free to come forward and share it with them.

Besides, the school management confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Protocol of the state government-owned institution, Mr Isaac Oluyi, on Thursday.

According to the statement, “The devastating news (of the registrar’s death) has thrown the university into mourning, as it was shocking! He was still at his duty post on Monday, 14th July, 2025.

As at the time of writing this statement, the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.

“Mr Adeniran assumed office as the third substantive Registrar of UNIMED on the 6th January, 2025 and remained so until his sudden demise today, 17th July, 2025.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his immediate family and the entire University community in this trying moment. May God repose his soul!”

Also in a statement issued by the Head of Human Resources of the university, Mr M.A Akinkuade, the institution said, “It is with deep sorrow that the university management announces the passing of our esteemed Registrar and colleague, (Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran), who until his demise served as the registrar of UNIMED

“He passed away at the early hours of today, Thursday, 17th July, 2025. The late Registrar was a dedicated and hardworking staff member whose contributions to the growth and progress of the university will be deeply remembered.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all who are affected by this loss. May the Almighty God grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss and may the soul of the departed rest in perfect peace.

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