The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has confirmed the killing of one of its students during a sign-out ceremony, after days of speculations surrounding the incident.
According to a statement issued by the Registrar, Mr. Olayinka Balogun, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Ultramodern Wazo Market in Ogbomoso.
The victim, identified as Babalola Marvelous Olanrewaju, a 300-level student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was reportedly shot during the gathering and later died from his injuries.
Balogun explained that LAUTECH had banned sign-out activities since 2023 and had formally warned hotels and event venues in Ogbomoso and its environs against hosting such celebrations.
Despite the ban, preliminary findings showed that a group of students held a sign-out party on a football pitch inside the Wazo Ultramodern Market. The event turned tragic when Olanrewaju was allegedly shot, leading to his death.
Channels Television learnt that upon receiving a distress call, the Acting Dean of Student Affairs contacted the Oyo State Police Command in Ogbomoso. This prompted the deployment of operatives from the Monitoring Unit and Area Command.
A search of the victim’s belongings helped authorities confirm his identity through the university’s records. His body was later deposited at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital morgue.
The institution said it is fully cooperating with the police in the ongoing investigation and has formally notified the deceased’s parents.
“The management extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. May God grant him eternal rest, and may his family find solace during this difficult time,” the statement added.
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