An unverified claim of a lecturer’s death in a student hostel began circulating on X early Friday, accompanied by a photo that sparked shock, jokes about the age gap, and calls for caution while waiting for verified information.
The post bears resemblance to a confirmed January 27 incident in Bida, where 53-year-old lecturer Engr. Dr. Otori Abdulfatai Aiyede collapsed and died after visiting 25-year-old nursing student Stella Joseph at her off-campus home. Police briefly questioned the student, found no evidence of foul play, and are awaiting autopsy results.
Authorities, including Niger State Police, Nasarawa State University, and local news outlets, have reported no new incidents matching the circulating claim. The episode highlights how social media can distort real tragedies into unverified stories.
