University dean burnt to death in Bayelsa

A staff of the Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University, Amassoma, was on Saturday involved in a fatal car accident along the popular Tombia-Amassoma Road.

The staff identified as Dr Ayasen Kemeakegha, 55, Dean of Student Affairs of the institution, was burnt to death in his vehicle.

A statement by SP Asinim Butswat, Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa State Command, reveals that “On 21st January 2023 at about 1445 hours, Policemen responded to a scene of a lone fatal car accident along Tombia-Amassoma Road, Bayelsa State, and discovered that the only occupant in the vehicle, a Toyota Corrolla with Reg. N0. 06H 132 BY was burnt to death.

“Upon inquiries, it was revealed that the deceased was Dr Ayasen Kemeakegha ‘m’ 55 yrs, the Dean of Student Affairs of the Niger Delta University, Amassoma.

“The corpse has been evacuated to the morgue. An investigation is ongoing.”