The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested a 500-level student of Fr Moses Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, for allegedly bathing a neighbour with hot water.
The spokesperson for the command, Peter Aondongu, told newsmen on Saturday that the incident occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026, adding that an investigation had commenced to unravel the cause of the dispute between the two students.
“From the information I have, both students were staying in the same room and had an issue. The suspect allegedly boiled water, added salt and pepper, and poured the mixture on the victim and then locked her inside.
“After some time, people became aware of what had happened and were able to intervene and rescue the victim. She was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment, while the suspect was arrested.
“I don’t have much information yet about the genesis of the disagreement or what led to the incident, but I can confirm that the incident happened. I also understand that both of them are students of the Benue State University.” He stated.
The PUNCH reports that the suspect had attacked a 200-level Political Science student of the same university, identified as Rose, following a disagreement.
Narrating what might have transpired between the two female students, the Students’ Union President, Akighirga Vitalis, who led members of his executive to the hospital, said Rose explained that there was a disagreement with the suspect identified as Felicia, which allegedly escalated into the violent attack.
Vitalis said that the duo had been living together before disagreements over personal matters began to strain their relationship.
Expressing shock over the condition of the student, Vitalis, who condemned the alleged attack, described it as “a grave and unacceptable assault on the life and well-being of a fellow student.”
He said, “We are deeply concerned about this incident. The Students’ Union will follow this matter closely until justice prevails.”
The union president assured all that the union would engage relevant authorities and monitor the investigation, as well as any disciplinary process that may arise within the university.
Vitalis said that if the allegations against Felicia are established through due process, the Students’ Union would support the application of appropriate sanctions under the university’s regulations, including expulsion where warranted.
