A 200-level Political Science student of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM), Rose Adikwu, has been hospitalised in Makurdi after she was allegedly scalded with hot water during a disagreement with her cousin and co-tenant.
Adikwu, who is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the Benue State capital, was reportedly left with severe burns after the alleged attack on Friday, August 28, 2026.
The suspect, identified as Agbo Felicia, a 500-level Chemistry student, was subsequently arrested by the police following the incident.
Narrating her ordeal to the Students’ Union President, Akighirga Vitalis, and other union executives who visited her at the hospital, Adikwu said the incident followed a prolonged disagreement between her and Felicia, with whom she had been living.
According to her, tensions between them over personal matters worsened to the point where she asked Felicia to vacate the apartment.
Adikwu alleged that after Felicia packed her belongings, she went to a neighbour’s room, boiled water and mixed it with pepper, salt, onions and seasoning before allegedly returning to the apartment.
She claimed that Felicia subsequently poured the hot mixture over her, locked the door and left her inside.
She said her cries attracted neighbours, who intervened and rescued her, while Felicia was reportedly intercepted as she attempted to leave the area.
The police were later invited and the suspect was arrested.
He assured the family that the union would engage relevant authorities, monitor the police investigation and follow any disciplinary proceedings that might arise within the university.
Vitalis added that if the allegations were established through due process, the union would support appropriate sanctions in line with the institution’s regulations, including expulsion where warranted.
He urged students experiencing disagreements with roommates, relatives or colleagues to seek peaceful intervention rather than resort to violence.
The union president was accompanied during the hospital visit by other members of the Students’ Union executive.
In a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Students’ Union President, Mark Tyodoo, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi, the union said it remained committed to the welfare and safety of students.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benue State Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed the incident and the arrest of the suspect.
Aondongu said preliminary information available to the command indicated that both students were living together before the disagreement occurred.
The police spokesman said investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident was ongoing.
