The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has confirmed the tragic killing of one of its students during a banned sign-out ceremony in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
According to a statement issued today by the school Public Relations Officer, Mr Lekan Fadeyi on behalf of the Registrar, Olayinka O. Balogun, the incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Ultramodern Wazo Market in Ogbomoso.
The victim, identified as Mr. Babalola Marvelous Olanrewaju, a 300-level student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was reportedly shot during the gathering and later succumbed to his injuries.
Balogun noted that the university had prohibited sign-out activities since 2023 and had formally warned hotels and event venues in and around Ogbomoso against hosting such celebrations.
Despite the ban, preliminary investigations revealed that a group of students flouted the directive by holding a sign-out ceremony on a football pitch within the Wazo Ultramodern Market.
The event turned fatal when the deceased was allegedly shot at the venue.
Reports indicate he left on his motorbike but collapsed a short distance away, where he was later found unresponsive.
Upon receiving a distress call, the Acting Dean of Student Affairs contacted the Oyo State Police Command in Ogbomoso, prompting the deployment of personnel from the Monitoring Unit and Area Command.
A search of the victim’s belongings helped confirm his identity through the university’s records. His remains were taken to the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital morgue.
The institution stated that it is cooperating fully with the police in the ongoing investigation and has notified the victim’s parents.
“The management extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. May God grant him eternal rest, and may his family find solace during this difficult time,” the statement read.