Ogun varsity suspends lectures for two days after student dies in shuttle bus accident

Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the death of a 200-level student in an incident involving a campus shuttle bus.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, according to a statement issued by the university management and signed by Wale Balogun on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division.

The university said the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, had expressed condolences to the deceased student’s family, friends, coursemates and lecturers.

“As a mark of respect and solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community, the management has directed that all lectures and academic activities be suspended for today, Tuesday, November 10, and tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Normal academic activities will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026,” the statement said.

The management urged students to remain calm, avoid speculation and refrain from circulating unverified information or graphic images on social media.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring students’ welfare across the university’s campuses.

In a separate statement, the Students’ Union gave an account of the circumstances surrounding the student’s death, alleging that he fell from a moving shuttle bus after a disagreement over seating arrangements.

The statement was jointly signed by the union’s President, Kehinde Bamgbose; General Secretary, Olajire Emmanuel; and Public Relations Officer, Olamide Salau.

According to the union, the incident happened near the university gate as passengers alighted from the shuttle bus and prepared to board again.

It is alleged that an unidentified person who was not supposed to be on the bus occupied the seat previously used by the deceased, triggering a disagreement.

The union claimed that instead of resolving the issue, the driver instructed the student to hold on to the moving vehicle so they could continue their journey.

It said the student fell off before the bus reached Mosque Junction and became unconscious.

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

The union further alleged that staff at the health centre demanded the presentation of the student’s identification card before treatment could be administered.

Describing the circumstances as disturbing, it called for an investigation into the driver’s conduct, campus transport safety and the response of the university’s health facility.

“The reported instruction to a student to attach himself to a moving vehicle is unacceptable, dangerous and a gross violation of basic transportation safety standards. No driver should ever place the life of a passenger at such an avoidable risk,” the union said.

It also criticised the alleged demand for identification before emergency treatment, insisting that administrative procedures should not delay urgent medical care.