Obafemi Awolowo University investigates death of final-year student

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is mourning the death of Oluwole Oluwasegun, a final-year student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The incident reportedly occurred on a Tuesday afternoon at an off-campus hostel located in the Damico area of Ooni layout.

University spokesperson Olarewaju Abiodun stated that the institution’s Quick Response and Security (QRS) Team responded to the scene, and the student was subsequently certified dead at the University Health Centre. The university has handed over recovered items and relevant information to the Nigeria Police Force, specifically officers from the ‘A’ Division in Moore, Ile-Ife, who have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the death.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Simeon Bamire extended condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased. In response to the tragedy, the university administration has encouraged students facing emotional distress, financial pressures, or personal challenges to seek assistance through official university support structures.