The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has handed over information and items recovered from the scene of the death of a final-year student, Oluwole Oluwaseun, to the Nigeria Police Force for investigation.
Oluwaseun, a student of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was found in an emergency situation at an apartment in the Damico area of Ooni Layout, Ile-Ife, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
The university said it received information about the incident at about 1:30 p.m., prompting its Quick Response and Security Team to immediately move to the location.
Police officers from the ‘A’ Division, Moore, Ile-Ife, subsequently joined the university security personnel at the scene.
The student was taken to the university’s Health Centre, where a medical doctor certified him dead.
While reports have described the incident as an alleged suicide, the university said the circumstances surrounding the death were of concern and confirmed that the police had commenced an investigation.
OAU said relevant information and items recovered from the scene had been transferred to the police to assist the investigation.
The development has left students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering mourning the loss of their final-year colleague, with the students’ association describing his death as a painful loss to the department.
Meanwhile, the university management has urged students and staff to avoid spreading unverified information or speculation while the investigation is ongoing.
The institution also encouraged members of the university community experiencing severe emotional distress, relationship difficulties, financial pressures or other personal challenges to seek support from trusted individuals and appropriate university structures.
The Vice Chancellor reaffirmed the university’s commitment to the welfare of students and staff, stressing that no student should feel compelled to face overwhelming difficulties alone.
Further updates on the circumstances surrounding Oluwaseun’s death are expected to be communicated through official channels as the police investigation progresses.
