A 300-level Mechanical Engineering student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, was shot dead during an unauthorized sign-out ceremony at the Ultramodern Wazo Market in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
The victim, identified as Marvelous Olanrewaju Babalola, was reportedly shot at the venue and later succumbed to his injuries while trying to escape on his motorbike.
The university management confirmed the incident, stating that despite a ban on sign-out activities since 2023, some students defied the directive and organized the event on the football pitch within the market.
The management extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, praying for his soul to rest in peace.
The Acting Dean of Student Affairs promptly investigated the situation and contacted the Oyo State Police Command in Ogbomoso after receiving a distress call.
Police personnel were deployed to the scene, and a search of the bag found on the body yielded information that confirmed the deceased’s identity.
His body was subsequently moved to the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Morgue. The university is cooperating fully with the police as investigations continue.
