- She was a dedicated faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences
Dr. Adefolalu Funmilola Sherifat, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, was tragically found lifeless in her residence in the Gbaiko Area of the town. She was a dedicated faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences.
Sherifat was discovered in her residence in a distressing state, surrounded by a pool of blood. Her absence at the church service prompted concerned members to check on her, leading to the grim discovery of her lifeless body.
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of the University (ASUU) at the school, Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, confirmed the incident, revealing that residents who forced open her door were met with the harrowing sight of her lifeless body on the floor. Subsequently, the police were involved, and Sherifat’s body was moved to the mortuary.
The Niger State Police Command, represented by spokesman Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident and assured the public that further information about this tragic event would be communicated at an appropriate time.
It is worth noting that the late lecturer had experienced the loss of her husband, who was a professor at the same institution, in the past. Additionally, she had recently terminated the employment of a female home help who had been staying with her.
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