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OOU Declares Lecture-Free Day After Student Killed In Ago-Iwoye
The management of Olabisi Onabanjo University has declared Thursday a lecture-free day following the killing of one of its students during an armed robbery attack in Ago-Iwoye, the institution’s host community.
The decision was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Deputy Registrar and Head of Corporate Affairs Division, Niyi Oduwole.
According to the statement, the Vice-Chancellor, Ayodeji Agboola, acting on behalf of the University Senate, directed that all lectures scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, be suspended to allow students mourn their slain colleague.
Key Highlights:
- Olabisi Onabanjo University declared a lecture-free day after a student was killed.
- The student reportedly died during an armed robbery attack in Ago-Iwoye.
- All lectures on June 18, 2026, were suspended to allow students mourn.
- The university expressed condolences to the victim’s family.
- Management pledged to strengthen security with relevant agencies.
The university said the student lost his life during an armed robbery incident that occurred in Ago-Iwoye in the early hours of Thursday.
“Following the incident of armed robbery in Ago-Iwoye township that resulted in the tragic loss of one of our students early this morning, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, on behalf of the University Senate has directed that today, Thursday, June 18, 2026, be declared a lecture-free day,” the statement said.
The institution expressed condolences to the family of the deceased student and sympathised with the student community over the loss.
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The management also assured students that it would work closely with security agencies to strengthen security measures and ensure the safety of lives and property within and around the university environment.
“While commiserating with the entire students over the demise of their colleague, the University Management expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and assures the students that adequate security measures will be put in place in collaboration with relevant security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property,” the statement added.
The university further appealed to students to remain calm and avoid actions capable of escalating tensions as authorities respond to the situation.
“At this critical period, the University Management pledges its support to the students and sympathises with them over their departed colleague,” the statement said.
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