Friday, January 24, 2025 - A male student at Bowen University has died on campus under suspicious circumstances, sparking concern for parents.
The management of Bowen University Community in Ogun State announced the
sudden d3ath of a student at the College of Management and Social Sciences of
the university in a circular issued on Thursday, Jan. 23, by its registrar, B.
T. Adetona.
It stated that the male student whose identity has not been disclosed
died on Wednesday night.
“It is with deep sorrow that the Management of Bowen University announces the
tragic passing of one of our students in the College of Management and Social
Sciences under unfortunate circumstances last night, Wednesday, 22 January
2025,” the circular read in part.
According to the circular, it was at about 8:20 PM, on Wednesday that a
member of staff and some students while on their way to one of the hostels in
the University discovered the student running towards the staff quarters, where
he collapsed and hit his head against the pavement.
Adetona stated, “Upon closer inspection, it was evident that he had
sustained a wound in his abdominal region prior to the fall.
“The university's security officers stationed near the power substation
and the generator house/staff quarters reported that they neither saw nor heard
any sign of an altercation during this time.
“The student was immediately rushed to the university hospital by
ambulance. Upon further examination, the medical team, led by the Director of
Health Services, discovered additional bruises around his neck, indicative of a
struggle or defensive wounds.
“Despite the concerted efforts of the doctors and nurses, he passed away
in the late hours of last night.”
The Registrar stated that in the aftermath of the incident, it was
established that the student sustained an injury to his abdominal region while
on his way to the hostel.
Also, it was noted that his "last contact was with a friend at the
old site of the campus".
The statement said, “His last communication, at 8:01 PM, was with the
same known contact, informing her that he had not yet reached his hostel. She
had instructed him to notify her as soon as he arrived, but no further message
was received.
“He was found at the staff quarters at approximately 8:20 PM, after the
communication with the known contact.
“His personal effects, such as his phone, footwear, cap, and power bank,
were discovered strewn along the road between the power sub-station and the
staff quarters.
“Those who last saw him have provided accounts of his movements to
assist Management and the authorities in piecing together a timeline of
events.”
He said that the incident had been reported to the "Visitor to the
University and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council and that
the student's family has been contacted and informed of the devastating
news."
“We are working closely with the police and intelligence team that
arrived on the scene of the discovery last night to uncover the circumstances
surrounding this tragic event. Further updates will be shared as new
information becomes available.
“In his honour, Management has decided to put a hold on the ongoing
examinations. Examinations will resume on Monday, 27 January 2025.
“As a community, let us keep the family and friends of the deceased in
our thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.
“We also urge all members of the University to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or observation to the Directorate of Security Services,” the Registrar added.
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