CITIZENS COMPASS – Few months after a student of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, died under suspicious circumstances, another student has been reported dead in a similar situation.
The institution confirmed the death in a circular issued on Thursday, by its Registrar of the institution, B.T. Adetona.
In the Circular addressed to all staff members and students, Adetona said the student died on Wednesday night.
“Dear Members of the Bowen University Community, 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.
Adetona noted that at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday night, a member of staff and some students on their way to the hostel discovered the student running towards the staff quarters, where he suddenly collapsed and hit his head against the pavement.
“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 sub-station 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.
“In the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident, the following key details have been established:
“The student sustained an injury to his abdominal region while on his way to the hostel.
His last contact was with a friend at the old site of the campus.
“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.
“The incident has been reported to the Visitor to the University and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.
“In addition, the student’s family has been contacted and informed of this devastating occurrence.
“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,” the Registrar said.
The circular noted that in his honour, the management had suspended the ongoing examinations.
“Examinations will resume on Monday, January 27, 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.
“May God comfort the family of the deceased and all of us,” it said.
