LAUTECH Student Shot Dead During Sign-Out Party in Ogbomoso, Police Confirm
- A student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, was tragically shot dead during a sign-out party
- The victim, Babalola Marvelous Ishola, was found lifeless by the roadside on Wednesday evening
- Police have arrested sixteen suspects and launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a student from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, who was fatally shot during a sign-out party.
The victim, identified as Babalola Marvelous Ishola, was reportedly discovered lifeless by the roadside at approximately 5:38 p.m. on Wednesday.
Source: Facebook
The incident was disclosed by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via their official X handle on Thursday. According to sources cited by Makama, the discovery was made after authorities received a report of a male corpse lying unattended by the roadside.
Police respond swiftly to report of unattended corpse
Upon receiving the alert, a team of security operatives was immediately dispatched to the scene. Officers were able to identify the deceased through a search of his personal belongings. The Dean of Student Affairs at LAUTECH later confirmed that Babalola was indeed a student of the institution.
His remains have since been deposited at the morgue of the LAUTECH University Teaching Hospital for preservation.
16 arrested as police launch investigation
In response to the fatal shooting, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Monitoring Unit launched a sting operation that led to the arrest of sixteen suspects believed to be connected to the incident.
Police authorities stated that “investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances behind the tragic killing.”
The incident has sparked widespread concern among students and residents in Ogbomoso, with calls for increased security measures during university events.
Source: UGC
About LAUTECH
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is a prominent public university located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. Established in 1990, the institution was named after Chief Ladoke Akintola, a former Premier of the Western Region.
LAUTECH is renowned for its strong emphasis on science, engineering, and technology-based education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various faculties including Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, and Health Sciences.
The university has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation, attracting students from across Nigeria and beyond. Its teaching hospital also serves as a vital centre for medical training and healthcare delivery in the region.
Over the years, LAUTECH has contributed significantly to the development of skilled professionals in science and technology fields.
Despite facing occasional administrative and funding challenges, the university remains a key player in Nigeria’s higher education landscape, fostering research, learning, and community engagement.
Police detain officer who allegedly shot LAUTECH student
Legit.ng earlier reported that The Oyo State Police Command announced that it has detained the officers, including the prime suspect Inspector Rasheed, alleged to have been responsible for the death of a corp member, Iyanda Damilola.
The police made the announcement as pressure mounted over the force after students took to the streets to protest and seek justice for their slain friend.
The announcement was made on the paramilitary outfit's official handle on Thursday, April 25.
Source: Legit.ng
