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Osun poly student stabbed to death at NANS convention

An Osun State Polytechnic student was tragically stabbed to death during the NANS convention in Osogbo. Police are investigating the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poly-student-stabbed-to-death-at-nans-convention/

Osun poly student stabbed to death at NANS convention

A student of the Osun State Polytechnic, Ademiju Ayeni, has tragically died after being allegedly stabbed during the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Convention in Osogbo. The incident occurred on Saturday during the students' convention held at the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Press Centre.

The Osun State Police Command confirmed the student's death, stating that Ayeni sustained a stab wound to his chest following a disagreement during the programme. The police are currently awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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