OOU halts academic activities following student’s death in shuttle bus fall

Olabisi Onabanjo University has suspended academic activities for two days after a 200-level student died from reportedly falling off a moving campus shuttle bus.

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and academic activities for two days following the death of a 200-level student who reportedly fell off a moving campus shuttle bus, Channels Television reports.

In a statement, the university said the incident occurred on Tuesday, adding that academic activities would resume on Thursday, November 12.

The Students’ Union alleged that after a dispute over the student’s seat, the driver instructed him to attach himself to the moving vehicle.

“He was subsequently rushed to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre for medical attention. Sadly, within minutes, the student passed away,” the union stated.

It also alleged that his student identification card was demanded before treatment.

“In an emergency, the preservation of human life must take precedence over administrative requirements,” the union said, calling for an immediate and comprehensive investigation.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ayodeji Agboola expressed condolences to the family, while management urged students to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified information.