Nigerian businessman and politician Ayiri Emami has threatened to occupy Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State, where 200-level student Alex Timileyi was beaten to death. Emami criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Education Minister Tahir Mamman for their silence and failure to close the school.

In a viral video, Emami, an All Progressives Congress chieftain, demanded justice, emphasizing that he would refrain from taking the law into his own hands for now. He revealed that the deceased was a prince in the Uvwie and Warri kingdoms in Delta State, urging the governor to ensure the matter is not ignored.

Speaking in Warri pidgin, Emami said, “This is a serious issue. Makinde, I hope you and the education minister are listening. This matter must be fully addressed. The boy was a prince in Warri, and this cannot be overlooked. The school should be closed by now. We don't want to take the law into our own hands, but action needs to be swift.”

Emami warned that if justice is not served promptly, his presence would be felt. “The school will know us if this injustice is not addressed. Such a fine boy, and we haven’t heard from Makinde yet. Oyo State Government, act fast!” he declared.

In a previously shared video, Alex was shown being beaten by a group of students for allegedly stealing a mobile phone. He was half-naked, whipped, rolling on the floor, pleading for mercy, and had his head shaved during the ordeal. Reports suggest he was beaten for more than eight hours.

The school authorities have since expelled the students involved and handed them over to the police. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for the prosecution of the perpetrators.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, vowed to ensure justice is served and confirmed that the main culprits are now with the police. Reports indicate that Alex was related to the royal family, being the son of Princess Antonia Emiko and a first cousin of the current Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III.