OOU Suspends Academic Activities After Student Dies in Campus Shuttle Accident

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the death of a 200-level student in a campus shuttle bus accident.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, prompting the university management to declare two days of mourning in solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community.

In a statement signed by Wale Balogun on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, the institution announced that academic activities would remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 11, with normal activities scheduled to resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, also expressed condolences to the deceased student’s family, friends, coursemates and lecturers.

Meanwhile, the Students’ Union Government disclosed that the student died after reportedly falling from a moving campus shuttle bus following a disagreement over seating arrangements near the university gate.

According to the union, the driver allegedly instructed the student to hold onto the moving vehicle rather than resolve the disagreement. The student reportedly fell before the shuttle reached Mosque Junction and was subsequently taken to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre, where he later died.

The union also raised concerns over an alleged demand for the student’s identification card before medical attention could be provided and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

The university management has appealed to students to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and respect the privacy of the bereaved family.

The incident has renewed concerns about passenger safety in campus transportation and the need for appropriate emergency response measures within the university community.