A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has died after reportedly falling from a moving campus shuttle bus following a disagreement over a seat, according to the union’s account.
The Students’ Union Government disclosed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, 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. It alleged that an unidentified person occupied the seat previously used by the deceased, triggering an argument.
The union said the driver allegedly instructed the student to attach himself to the moving vehicle so they could continue the journey, instead of resolving the disagreement before moving.
The student reportedly fell off the bus before it reached Mosque Junction and became unconscious. He was rushed to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre for medical attention.
However, the union alleged that staff at the facility demanded the student’s identification card before treatment could be administered. It said the student died within minutes.
Describing the circumstances as disturbing, the union condemned the driver’s alleged instruction, saying no passenger should be asked to hold on to a moving vehicle. It described the action as dangerous.
The union called for an investigation into the alleged demand for identification before emergency treatment, saying saving lives should take priority over administrative procedures.
It disclosed that the police had intervened and that the driver involved was with the relevant authorities. The union said it would allow investigations to proceed but demanded that anyone found culpable be held accountable.
The union added that its leadership had previously engaged stakeholders over complaints about some campus shuttle drivers, reckless driving, disregard for passenger safety and concerns about the roadworthiness of buses.
It called for a comprehensive investigation into the student’s death, including the driver’s conduct and the health facility’s response.
Meanwhile, the university management announced a two-day suspension of lectures and academic activities following the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
In a separate statement signed by Wale Balogun on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, the university said Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, had extended condolences to the deceased student’s family, friends, coursemates and lecturers.
The management said academic activities would be suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 11, with normal lectures expected to resume on Thursday, November 12.
It urged students to remain calm, avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified reports or graphic images on social media, and respect the bereaved family’s privacy.
The university reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring students’ welfare across its campuses.
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