OOU Student Dies After Alleged Fall From Moving Campus Shuttle, Union Raises Safety Concerns

A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has died after reportedly falling from a moving campus shuttle bus, with the Students’ Union Government raising concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, prompting the university management to suspend lectures and other academic activities for two days as a mark of respect for the deceased.

In a statement jointly signed by the Students’ Union President, Kehinde Bamgbose; General Secretary, Olajire Emmanuel; and Public Relations Officer, Olamide Salau, the union alleged that the incident happened around the university gate.

According to the union, passengers had alighted from the shuttle bus and were preparing to board again when an unidentified individual allegedly occupied the seat previously used by the deceased, resulting in a disagreement.

The union claimed that instead of resolving the situation, the driver instructed the student to hold onto the moving vehicle so they could continue their journey.

It said the student subsequently fell off before the bus reached Mosque Junction and became unconscious.

The student was reportedly rushed to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre for medical attention.

However, the union alleged that the presentation of the student’s identification card was demanded before treatment could be administered.

The student subsequently died, according to the union’s account.

Describing the circumstances as disturbing, the SUG condemned the alleged instruction by the driver, saying no passenger should be exposed to such danger.

It also called for an investigation into the reported demand for an identification card before emergency medical attention could be provided.

“In an emergency, the preservation of human life must take precedence over administrative requirements,” the union said.

The SUG further disclosed that the police had intervened and that the driver involved was with the relevant authorities.

It demanded a comprehensive investigation into the incident, including the conduct of the driver and the role of other parties involved.

The union also alleged that it had previously raised concerns with relevant stakeholders over the conduct of some campus shuttle drivers, reckless driving, disregard for passenger safety and the roadworthiness of some buses.

It said it had held meetings and made efforts to address the concerns before the latest incident.

Meanwhile, the university management announced the suspension of all lectures and academic activities on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 10 and 11.

In a separate statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Wale Balogun, the management identified the deceased as a 200-level student in the Department of Business Administration.

The university described the death as a painful loss and said the suspension was intended to demonstrate respect for the deceased and solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, extended condolences to the student’s family, friends, course mates and lecturers on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff and students.

The management also appealed to students to remain calm and refrain from circulating unverified information, speculation or graphic images of the incident on social media.

It said normal academic activities would resume on Thursday, November 12.

As of Wednesday, November 11, the university management had not publicly addressed the specific allegations raised by the Students’ Union concerning the shuttle driver’s conduct and the reported circumstances surrounding the student’s treatment at the health centre.