The Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, has confirmed the tragic killing of one of its students during an unauthorised sign-out ceremony in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
The victim, identified as Marvelous Olanrewaju Babalola, was a 300-level student of Mechanical Engineering.
He was reportedly shot on Wednesday, August 6th, at the Ultramodern Wazo Market during the event.
In a statement, the Registrar, Mr. Olayinka Balogun, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and noted that the university banned sign-out activities in 2023, warning hotels and other venues against hosting such events.
Despite this, investigations revealed that some students held a gathering at the market’s football pitch, which later turned deadly.
Eyewitnesses said the victim attempted to flee the scene on his motorcycle but collapsed after struggling to operate it and later found unresponsive.
Police were called in by the Acting Dean of Student Affairs, and officers from the State Command, Monitoring Unit, and Area Command responded. A bag found on the victim confirmed his identity.
LAUTECH management has extended condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Marvelous Babalola and pledged full cooperation with the police as investigations continue.
