According to available information, the incident occurred on July 15, 2025 and was later reported to the police by the hotel manager identified as Moses Friday.
Friday reported that the student rushed to the hotel reception to alert the staff that the lecturer had collapsed after their encounter.
The police were immediately informed, and the lecturer was taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.
It was learnt that the student, identified as Gloria Samuel, was taken into custody and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, SP William Ovye Aya, confirmed the incident.
He described it as unfortunate and said an autopsy has been conducted to determine the cause of death.
Ibikunle, who was reportedly married with children, was said to have checked into the hotel earlier that day with the student, of the department of Social Studies Education.
There are unconfirmed reports that the lecturer had consumed multiple energy drinks prior to the incident.
The police said investigations are ongoing and further action will be taken based on the findings.cturer dies during sex affair with 200 Level student in hotel
