The Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State, Dr. Momodu Jimah is dead.
TheNation reports that Jimah died at the age of 60.
He reportedly died around 7 pm on Friday after a brief illness.
Arrangements are ongoing to inter his remains this morning according to Islamic rites.
The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Government-owned tertiary institution, Mustapha Oshiobugie, confirmed the incident and burial arrangements to The Nation.