The administration of Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended all academic activities for two days in the wake of a tragic incident involving the death of a 200-level student. The suspension applies to both Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with normal activities set to resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, expressed condolences to the family, friends, and classmates of the deceased student. A statement from the institution encouraged the university community to remain calm and to refrain from spreading unverified information or images related to the incident.
This suspension follows an event on November 10 where the student reportedly fell from a moving campus shuttle bus. According to a statement from the Students’ Union, the incident occurred as students were preparing to re-enter the bus at the school gate, during which a conflict arose over seat occupancy. Allegations include that the driver instructed the student to attach himself to the moving bus, leading to the fall before the bus reached Mosque Junction.
Emergency responders transported the unconscious student to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Students’ Union highlighted concerns regarding the driver’s actions and the alleged requirement for the student’s identification card prior to receiving treatment.
In response to the disturbing circumstances surrounding the incident, the union has called for a thorough investigation into the driver’s conduct and the university’s health facility protocols, asserting that human life should take precedence in emergencies. They demand that appropriate accountability measures be enforced for those found at fault.
