Categories: CrimesEducation

100-level student found dead in boyfriend’s house

A 100-level student of Mass Communication at the Taraba State University has been found dead in the Bakasi area of Jalingo, the state capital.

The deceased, identified as Comfort Jimtop Oliver, hailed from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

It was gathered that the student’s body was discovered inside a residence reportedly belonging to her boyfriend.

Court grants bail to police officer dismissed over WhatsApp strike comment

The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear at the time of filing this report.

Authorities said efforts were underway to determine the cause of death and establish the events leading up to the student’s demise.

Though the university management has yet to speak on the incident, the Taraba State Police Public Relations Officer, James Lashen, confirmed the student’s death on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Lashen said the details surrounding her death are yet to be uncovered, but promised to release a statement as soon as he reached out to the Divisional Police Officer of the area.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Tinubu fulfils Birnin Gwari road promise — Uba Sani

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has commended President Bola Tinubu for fulfilling his campaign promise…

1 hour ago

Zenith Bank confirms cyberattack, says limited customer data compromised

Zenith Bank has confirmed that hackers breached its database, resulting in the compromise of limited…

2 hours ago

Tinubu unveils Africa’s first Renewable Energy College

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is poised to lead Africa's renewable energy revolution…

2 hours ago

I’m CR7’s die-hard fan — Davido

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he is a devoted…

2 hours ago

Nigeria to spend N924bn on Army, Navy, Air Force personnel’s salary

The Federal Government of Nigeria is to spend N924 billion yearly as salary bill for…

2 hours ago

Lagos govt empowers 40,000 residents with business tools to boost SMEs

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said his administration has empowered about 40,000 residents…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.