The Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Command have began investigating the death of the law student Mr Victor Chibueze Olumba under mysterious circumstances at the Dr Nabo Graham Douglas Law School Campus in Port Harcourt last month.
Council of Legal Education (CLE) Chairman, Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN), and the Nigerian Law School (NLS) Director-General, Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma (SAN), in a statement they are expecting the report.
The statement reads: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the parents and other family members of the deceased student at this difficult time.
“The management of the NLS is currently interfacing with the family of the deceased and had earlier sent its condolences on the unfortunate passing of their beloved son.
“The circumstances and the cause of death of the deceased student are now the subject of full investigation by the Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Command.
“Consequently, it would be presumptuous to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation.
“Accordingly, the CLE will, at this stage, refrain from joining issues with some social media bloggers who have been engaged in unsubstantiated, reckless, unguarded, and sensational speculations on the cause and circumstances of the student’s death.
“While we await the outcome of the Police investigation, let us honour the memory of the deceased and respect the dignity and privacy of his loved ones to mourn their loss with fortitude and grace.
“A detailed report on the incident will be released to the public as soon as the Police investigation is concluded.
“The Council wishes to reassure parents, students, and other stakeholders that the welfare and security of the students at each of the seven campuses of the Nigerian Law School remain its priority. May the soul of Mr Victor Chibueze Olumba rest in peace.
