By Shina Abubakar
A final year student of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Oluwole Oluwasegun of the department of Marerial Science and engineering has reportedly committed suicide.
A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Olarewaju Abiodun on Wednesday disclosed that the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the off campus hostel of the deceased.
Abiodun added that the management was informed of the incident in the afternoon that the deceased committed suicide at his residence located around Damico area of Ooni layout in the ancient town.
“Upon receipt of the information, the University’s Quick Response and Security (QRS) Team immediately proceeded to the location. The Nigeria Police was immediately contacted, and officers from the ‘A’ Division, Moore, Ile-Ife, joined the University’s security personnel at the scene.
“The student was subsequently conveyed to the University Health Centre, where he was certified dead by a medical doctor”, Abiodun added
Abiodun disclosed that University is deeply concerned by the circumstances surrounding the death, hence, it handed relevant information and items recovered from the scene to the Police for further investigation.
The Police have commenced investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
“The University has also notified the appropriate student affairs authorities for necessary follow-up, particularly with respect to the welfare and support of students affected by the incident”, he said.
Abiodun further disclosed that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Bamire has extended the heartfelt condolences of the management to the family, friends, classmates and colleagues of the deceased at this difficult moment.
He said the school further encouraged any student experiencing severe emotional distress, relationship difficulties, financial pressures or other personal challenges to seek help promptly from trusted persons
and the appropriate University support structures.
The Vice Chancellor has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of staff and students, adding, “no student should feel that he or she has to confront overwhelming difficulties alone.”
