The mystery surrounding the death of a 100-level student of the Taraba State University (TSU) Comfort Jimtop Oliver, who reportedly died in her boyfriend’s house in Jalingo, the state capital, has taken a new twist after her suspected lover, Emmanuel Kefas, a graduate of Human Kinetics from the same institution in 2024, was also found dead in the Tudiri community, a few meters away from Jalingo, the state capital.
Residents of the area suspect he must have committed suicide following the death of Comfort his girlfriend in his house.
The deceased lovers were all residents of Bakasi, and had lived about 200 meters away from each other’s houses, near Dr. Rapha Memorial Guest Inn, by the Vice-Chancellor’s Gate in Jalingo.
Comfort, who was found dead under questionable circumstances, was said to be in a relationship with Emmanuel since when he was still a student of the institution.
Comfort, an indigene of Takum Local Government Area, was identified as a member of the Kuteb ethnic group.
A senior police officer said that empty bottles of hard drinks were found beside the bed where she died.
The state police command has since commenced an investigation into the incident.
