The management of Bowen University, located in Iwo, Ogun State, has confirmed the death of a student under suspected violent circumstances. The student, a male from the College of Management and Social Sciences, died on the night of January 22, 2025, after an apparent attack. The university announced the tragic news in a circular issued by its Registrar, B.T. Adetona, on January 23.
The incident occurred around 8:20 PM when a member of the university staff, along with some students, discovered the student running toward the staff quarters. He suddenly collapsed and fell, hitting his head against the pavement. According to the university’s official statement, upon closer inspection, it was found that the student had sustained a serious wound to his abdomen before the fall.
The security officers stationed near the power sub-station and staff quarters reported that they did not hear any unusual sounds or witness any altercation at that time. However, the student was quickly transported to the university’s hospital by ambulance. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, led by the Director of Health Services, the student succumbed to his injuries later that night.
The registrar’s statement highlighted the discovery of additional bruises around the student’s neck, suggesting that he might have been involved in a struggle. Medical professionals identified these marks as defensive wounds, pointing to the possibility of an altercation before his collapse. The staff further noted that the student’s last known communication was at 8:01 PM when he contacted a friend to inform her that he had not yet reached his hostel. She instructed him to notify her once he arrived, but no further messages were received after that time.
It was later confirmed that the student was found near the staff quarters, with personal items such as his phone, footwear, cap, and power bank scattered along the road between the power sub-station and the staff quarters. The details of his last known movements have been shared with university management and authorities to help establish a clearer timeline of events.
The university has informed the student’s family of the devastating news. Authorities, including the police, arrived at the scene late on the night of the discovery and have since launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances of the death. The university is working closely with law enforcement to gather more information and ensure justice for the deceased.
In light of the tragedy, Bowen University’s management has decided to temporarily suspend ongoing examinations to allow the university community time to process the news. Exams, which were initially scheduled to continue, will now resume on Monday, January 27, 2025.
“We are all deeply shaken by this incident, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” said the university’s registrar. “We also urge all members of the university community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Directorate of Security Services.”
The university has also asked students and staff to cooperate with the ongoing investigation by providing any relevant information. This tragic event has left the Bowen University community in shock, and many are calling for increased security measures across the campus to ensure the safety of everyone.
The circumstances surrounding the student’s death remain unclear, but authorities are working diligently to uncover the truth. The student’s death comes as a shock to the entire Bowen University community, and the university has promised to keep everyone updated with new information as it becomes available. In the meantime, students are urged to remain calm and look out for one another as the investigation continues.
Bowen University Student Found Dead in Suspected Attack, Exams Temporarily Suspended
The management of Bowen University in Iwo, Ogun State, has announced the tragic death of a student, whose suspected attack has shocked the university community. The death, which occurred on the night of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, has led to the temporary suspension of ongoing exams.
According to a circular issued by the university’s registrar, B.T. Adetona, the deceased was a male student from the College of Management and Social Sciences. While the identity of the student has not been disclosed, the announcement has sent shockwaves throughout the campus.
The Discovery and Immediate Response
The incident took place around 8:20 PM on Wednesday when a member of staff and some students were on their way to one of the university’s hostels. As they approached the staff quarters, they saw the student running toward them, but he suddenly collapsed. He hit his head against the pavement, prompting an immediate reaction from those around him.
Upon closer inspection, it became apparent that the student had sustained a wound in his abdominal region before the fall. The university’s security officers, who were stationed near the power sub-station and the staff quarters, reported that they did not hear or witness any signs of an altercation or disturbance at the time of the incident.
The student was immediately rushed to the university’s hospital by ambulance. Despite the efforts of the medical team, led by the Director of Health Services, the student was pronounced dead later that night.
Details of the Injury and Investigation
The registrar revealed further details regarding the student’s injuries. Apart from the abdominal wound, the medical examination found additional bruises around his neck, which were believed to be defensive wounds, possibly resulting from a struggle.
The university also provided information about the student’s last known communication. At approximately 8:01 PM, he sent a message to a friend, informing her that he had not yet reached his hostel. The friend had instructed him to notify her once he arrived, but no further messages were received from him after that.
Just minutes later, around 8:20 PM, the student was found near the staff quarters. His personal belongings, including his phone, cap, footwear, and power bank, were discovered scattered along the road between the power sub-station and the staff quarters. Those who were the last to see the student have since provided statements to assist in piecing together a timeline of events.
University’s Response and Ongoing Investigation
The death has left the Bowen University community in shock, and the university’s management is cooperating closely with the police and an intelligence team to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police were reportedly on the scene shortly after the discovery of the student’s body.
In the wake of this tragedy, the university has informed the family of the deceased and is offering its condolences. The registrar stated that both the Visitor to the University and the Pro-Chancellor, who is the Chairman of the Governing Council, had been notified about the incident.
To honor the student’s memory, Bowen University’s management has decided to temporarily halt all ongoing examinations. The university confirmed that exams would resume on Monday, January 27, 2025. This decision was made to allow the university community time to process the devastating news and to show respect for the deceased student.
The registrar also urged students, staff, and members of the university community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the university’s Directorate of Security Services.