A 100-level student of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has been found dead inside a bush along the North Gate of the institution. The deceased, identified as Favour Olaniyi, a 23-year-old male student in the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, was discovered under circumstances that have led to speculation of suicide.
An empty bottle of a substance suspected to be a lethal herbicide was allegedly found beside his body at the scene. Following the discovery, students and residents in the area gathered in distress, trying to make sense of the tragic incident.
The Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol at FUTA, Adegbenro Adebanjo, confirmed the incident and expressed the institution’s deep sadness over the loss. He stated that once the matter was reported to management, the university’s security team promptly alerted the police, and medical officials worked alongside security personnel to move the body to the mortuary. The parents of the deceased have also been notified.
Adebanjo added that the university is fully cooperating with police investigators, and the Students Affairs Division has since been providing counselling support to students affected by the tragedy.
The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed that an investigation into the incident has commenced. He noted that detectives found no visible signs of violence on the body upon arrival at the scene.
“The body has been taken to the mortuary for preservation and further examination. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Command encourages the public, especially young people, to seek support and counselling during difficult times to avoid actions that could endanger their lives,” Jimoh said
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