Ogun student dies after falling from bus

A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, whose name has not been revealed, has died after reportedly falling off a moving shuttle bus on campus.

The Students’ Union Government shared this sad news in a statement signed by its President, Kehinde Bamgbose; General Secretary, Olajire Emmanuel; and Public Relations Officer, Olamide Salau, on Tuesday.

According to the union, the incident happened at the school gate when passengers were getting off the shuttle bus and getting ready to board again.

The union claimed that an unknown person, who should not have been on the bus, took the seat that the deceased had used, which led to an argument.

Instead of solving the issue, the bus driver allegedly told the student to hold on to the moving vehicle so they could keep going.

The union stated that the student fell off before reaching Mosque Junction and lost consciousness.

He was taken to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre for help, but the union claimed that the health workers demanded to see his student ID before treating him.

“Sadly, within minutes, the student passed away,” the statement said.

The union found the situation surrounding the incident very troubling. They raised concerns about the driver's actions, the safety of campus transport, and the response from the university’s health center.

“The reported instruction to a student to hold on to a moving vehicle is unacceptable, dangerous, and a serious breach of basic transportation safety rules. No driver should ever put a passenger’s life at such risk,” the statement said.

They also called for an investigation into the claim that the student’s ID was needed before he could get emergency medical care.

“In an emergency, saving a life must come before any paperwork. No student should be denied or delayed emergency medical care because they cannot show a medical card,” the union added.

The police have gotten involved, and the driver is with the relevant authorities.

The union said they would let the investigation run its course and that anyone found responsible should face consequences.

The union mentioned that its administration, led by Fele, has talked to key people about concerns regarding some campus shuttle drivers, unsafe driving, and the use of buses that are not roadworthy.

“We have held meetings. We have raised concerns. We have tried to address these issues through the right channels.

“It is unacceptable that it took the loss of a student’s life for these issues to get the attention they need,” the statement added.

The union is asking for “a thorough investigation into the events that led to the student’s death, including the driver’s behavior and the role of everyone involved.”

In the meantime, the university management has announced a two-day suspension of lectures and academic activities following the student’s death.

In a separate statement signed by Wale Balogun on behalf of the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, the university confirmed that the incident happened on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The statement also said that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, has expressed his sympathy to the family, friends, classmates, and teachers of the deceased.

“As a sign of respect and support for the grieving family and the university community, the management has decided to suspend all lectures and academic activities for today, Tuesday, November 10, and tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Normal activities will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026,” the statement read.

The management also urged students to stay calm, avoid spreading rumors and unverified information online, and respect the privacy of the grieving family.

They reiterated their commitment to the safety and well-being of students across the university’s campuses.