OOU Student Dies After Falling From Moving Campus Shuttle Bus
A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has died after reportedly falling from a moving campus shuttle bus.
The Students’ Union Government disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by its President, Kehinde Bamgbose; General Secretary, Olajire Emmanuel; and Public Relations Officer, Olamide Salau.
According to the union, the incident occurred at the university gate when passengers alighted from the shuttle bus and were preparing to board again.
The union alleged that an unidentified individual who was not supposed to be on the bus occupied the seat previously used by the deceased, resulting in a disagreement.
It said the driver reportedly instructed the student to hold on to the moving vehicle so they could continue the journey rather than resolve the situation.
The student allegedly fell off before the bus reached Mosque Junction and became unconscious.
He was subsequently taken to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre for treatment. However, the union alleged that staff demanded his student identification card before administering medical attention.
“Sadly, within minutes, the student passed away,” the statement read.
The union condemned the circumstances surrounding the incident, describing the alleged instruction to the student as dangerous and a violation of basic transportation safety standards.
It also questioned the reported demand for the student’s identification card before emergency treatment could be provided.
“In an emergency, the preservation of human life must take precedence over administrative requirements. No student should be denied or delayed emergency medical attention because of the inability to produce a medical card,” the union said.
The union disclosed that the police had intervened and that the driver was with the relevant authorities. It called for a comprehensive investigation and urged that anyone found culpable be held accountable.
It further said its administration had previously raised concerns with relevant stakeholders over the conduct of some shuttle drivers, reckless driving, passenger safety and the roadworthiness of buses operating on campus.
The union described the student’s death as a tragic outcome of concerns it said had repeatedly been brought to the attention of relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, the university management has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the incident.
In a separate statement signed by Wale Balogun on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, the university confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The management said the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, had expressed condolences to the deceased student’s family, friends, coursemates and lecturers.
It announced that academic activities would be suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 10 and 11, as a mark of respect and solidarity with the bereaved family.
“Normal academic activities will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026,” the statement added.
The university appealed to students to remain calm, avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information or graphic images on social media, and respect the privacy of the bereaved family.
It also reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and safeguarding students across its campuses.
By Oluwafemi Shodipe.
