₦airaland Forum

*BREAKING UPDATE: Omatseye Matthew GRANTED BAIL Ahead of MBC Test*

The University of Benin Medical Student Association (UBEMSA) gives all glory to God as we share this update on our colleague, *Omatseye Matthew Utieyinoritseseola*, MED240.

Matthew — Delta State’s best JAMB 2024 student, first to score 100 in a JAMB subject, 4.98 CGPA medical student, and UBEMSA’S best 10 — has been *GRANTED BAIL today at the Federal High Court, Asaba.*

After 2 months 2 weeks at Delta State CID and 4weeks 4 daysat Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre, Matthew is now free to continue his education ,giving him time to settle matters and prepare for his MBC test on June 5, 2026.

We thank the Honorable Judge of the Federal High Court, Asaba for this merciful ruling. We thank the Dean of Medicine, UNIBEN, UBEMSA members, and everyone who prayed, shared, and stood with us.

*Psalm 118:23* _“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.”_

Due process continues, but today we celebrate justice and mercy. The future of UBEMSA is safe.

#JusticeForMatthew #MatthewIsFree #BailGranted #UBEMSA #UNIBEN #ThankYouYahweh

*Signed*
The Strong-will Executives, UBEMSA

*URGENT UPDATE: Omatseye Matthew Bail Hearing Set for June 3 | UBEMSA & NIMSA South-South Intervene*

The University of Benin Medical Student Association (UBEMSA), alongside *NIMSA South-South Region*, provides this update on our colleague, *Omatseye Matthew Utieyinoritseseola*, MED240.

Matthew — Delta State’s best JAMB 2024 student, first to score 100 in a JAMB subject, 4.98 CGPA medical student, and UBEMSA’s best 10 in football — has *applied for bail* at the Federal High Court 2, Asaba. *The hearing is scheduled for June 3, 2026*.

After *2 months 2 weeks* at Delta State CID and *3 weeks 4 days* at Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre, his continued detention threatens his MBC test on *June 5, 2026* — just 2 days after the bail hearing.

While the legal process is ongoing, *UBEMSA and NIMSA South-South have taken it upon themselves to ensure our collective voice is heard*. We respectfully urge the *Honorable Judge of the Federal High Court 2, Asaba* to grant our colleague bail, so he can sit his exam and continue his service to Nigeria.

We appreciate the Dean of Medicine, UNIBEN, and all stakeholders. We remain committed to due process and to protecting the academic rights of every medical student.

#JusticeForMatthew #GrantMatthewBail #UBEMSA #NIMSASouthSouth #UNIBEN #BailHearingJune3

*Signed*
The Strong-will Executives, UBEMSA
In collaboration with NIMSA South-South Region

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*UBEMSA ALERT: Detention of Omatseye Matthew Utieyinoritseseola*

The University of Benin Medical Student Association (UBEMSA) wishes to bring to public attention the case of our colleague, Omatseye Matthew Utieyinoritseseola, MED240.

Matthew was the top JAMB student in Delta State 2024 and the first in JAMB history to score 100 in a subject , as confirmed by the JAMB Registrar. He currently holds a 4.98 CGPA and serves as UBEMSA’s best 10 in football.

Since May 14, 2026, we noticed his absence after the medical student break. Investigation revealed he was arrested and has spent 2 months 2 weeks at Delta State CID and 3 weeks 4 days at Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre. This directly threatens his ability to sit for the MBC test on JUNE 5, 2026.

We have informed the Dean of Medicine and Surgery, UNIBEN, and the UBEMSA President. We call on the University Management, relevant authorities, and the public to ensure Matthew’s academic rights are protected while due process is followed.

#JusticeForMatthew #UBEMSA #UNIBEN

*Signed*
The Strong-will Executives, UBEMSA

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