Toronto Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Nigerian Man Babatunde Afuwape After University Student Shivank Avasthi Is Killed in Toronto

The Toronto community is grappling with grief and confusion after news broke of the tragic death of 20-year-old university student Shivank Avasthi.

Authorities have confirmed that the young student was killed on December 23, 2025, in what police are treating as a deliberate act.

Arrest Made in the Case

Toronto Police announced that Babatunde Afuwape, a 28-year-old resident of the city, has been arrested in connection with Avasthi’s death.

Afuwape now faces a murder charge as the investigation continues to unfold.

Police Appeal for Public Help

In a statement shared on their official X handle on Monday, Toronto Police urged anyone who may have witnessed anything or interacted with the suspect around the time of the incident to come forward.

“We believe more people may have interacted with the accused on that day,” the police said, emphasizing that even seemingly minor information could prove crucial.

Providing Tips

Authorities have made it clear that tips can be given either directly or anonymously, providing contact numbers for both options.

The police stressed the importance of community cooperation to help bring clarity to the case.

Details Remain Limited

At this time, investigators have not released further information about the circumstances of Avasthi’s death.

Police continue to gather evidence, interview potential witnesses, and piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident.