A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has died after reportedly falling from a moving campus shuttle bus.The student’s identity had not been disclosed as of the time of reporting.
The university’s Students’ Union Government (SUG) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by its President, Kehinde Bamgbose; General Secretary, Olajire Emmanuel; and Public Relations Officer, Olamide Salau.
According to the union, the incident occurred near the university gate as passengers were alighting from a shuttle bus and preparing to board again.
The SUG alleged that an unidentified person who was not authorised to occupy the bus had taken the seat previously used by the deceased, resulting in a disagreement.
The union claimed that instead of resolving the situation, the driver instructed the student to hold onto the moving vehicle so they could continue the journey.
It said the student fell off before the bus reached Mosque Junction and became unconscious.
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He was subsequently taken to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre for treatment. However, the union alleged that staff demanded his student identification card before administering medical attention.
The student reportedly died within minutes of arriving at the facility, according to the statement.
Students’ union demands investigation
The SUG described the circumstances surrounding the student’s death as disturbing, particularly the alleged conduct of the shuttle driver and the reported delay in providing emergency medical attention.
It condemned the alleged instruction to the student to attach himself to a moving vehicle, describing it as dangerous and a violation of basic transportation safety standards.
The union also called for an investigation into the allegation that the student’s identification card was demanded before treatment could be provided.
It stressed that emergency medical care should take priority over administrative procedures, arguing that students should not face delays in receiving urgent treatment because they cannot immediately produce identification documents.
The union further disclosed that the police had intervened and that the driver involved was with the relevant authorities.
It said it would allow the investigation to proceed while insisting that anyone found responsible should be held accountable.
The SUG also said its administration, led by Fele, had previously raised concerns with relevant stakeholders about the conduct of some campus shuttle drivers, reckless driving, passenger safety and the roadworthiness of certain buses.
According to the union, it had held meetings and made efforts to address the concerns through appropriate channels before the latest incident.
It consequently demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the student’s death, including the actions of the driver and other parties involved.
OOU suspends academic activities for two days
Meanwhile, the university management announced a two-day suspension of lectures and academic activities following the incident.
In a separate statement signed by Wale Balogun on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, the university confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The management said Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, had expressed condolences to the deceased student’s family, friends, coursemates and lecturers.
It announced that academic activities would be suspended on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, as a mark of respect and solidarity with the bereaved family and university community.
Normal academic activities are scheduled to resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The university also appealed to students to remain calm, avoid speculation and refrain from circulating unverified information or graphic images on social media.
It further urged members of the university community to respect the privacy of the deceased student’s family, while reiterating its commitment to the safety and welfare of students across its campuses.