Security operatives, in collaboration with the management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, have arrested a 400-level student for allegedly attempting to forc!bly initíate a fellow student into the Black Axe Confraternity, physically ass@ulting him and issuing dëath thrëats.
The suspect, Mr. Adejo Elisha Ojonimi, a 25-year-old student of the Department of Economics with Matriculation Number 23EC1103, was apprehended on Friday, 19th June 2026, by members of the Vigilante Service.
The arrest followed a formal complaint by a spill-over student from the Department of Food Science and Technology.
According to the complainant, Mr. Ojonimi, who resides in the NTA area behind the University campus, approached him and demanded that he join a cu!t group he described as the ‘Black Axe Confratern!ty’.
The student alleged that upon refusing the demand, he was physically ass@ulted, !njured and further thrëatened with severe consequences by the suspect if he refuses to be initiated.
The complainant stated that the persistent thrëats compelled him to abandon his residence and remain in hiding for several days out of fear for his safety before eventually reporting the matter to security authorities, who subsequently referred the case to the University’s Security Unit.
Preliminary investigation revealed visible physical ïnjuries on the complainant at the time the report was made. During interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to certain aspects of the æssault and thrëats.
Further investigations and checks on the suspect’s mobile phone revealed his conversations with other suspected cu!t members of a cu!t group with slogan of “Egede” known for the ‘Black Axe Confrāternity’. Information relating to other individuals allegedly connected to the suspect and the cu!t group and others has also been extracted and documented for further security investigation and administrative action.
The suspect has since been handed over to the appropriate security agency for further investigation and possible prosecut!on.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, commended the vigilance, professionalism, and cooperation demonstrated by the security operatives and other stakeholders involved in the operation.
He reiterated the University’s unwavering zero-tolerance policy towards cu!tism, v!olence, and all forms of cr!minal activity within and around the institution.
Professor Usman warned students and other individuals involved in cu!t-related activities to steer clear of the University, stressing that the institution remains committed to providing a safe, peaceful, and conducive environment for teaching, learning, research and community service.
He also urged members of the University community most especially as the second semester examination begins today, to promptly report suspicious activities or movements that v!olates the recently released Management guidelines on security to the appropriate authorities on the campus assuring them that all reports would be treated with utmost confidentiality and seriousness.
