The management of Bowen University Community in Ogun State in Southwestern Nigeria, has announced the sudden de.ath of a student of the College of Management and Social Sciences of the university who is suspected to have been attacked
The university which announced the de.ath of the student in a circular issued on Thursday by its registrar, B. T. Adetona, said the male student whose identity has not been disclosed d!ed on Wednesday night.
“It is with deep sorrow that the Management of Bowen University announces the tragic passing of one of our students in the College of Management and Social Sciences under unfortunate circumstances last night, Wednesday, 22 January 2025,” part of the circular read.
According to the circular, it was at about 8:20 PM, on Wednesday that a member of staff and some students while on their way to one of the hostels in the university discovered the student running towards the staff quarters, where he suddenly collapsed and hit his head against the pavement.
Adetona stated, “Upon closer inspection, it was evident that he had sustained a wound in his abdominal region prior to the fall.
“The university’s security officers stationed near the power sub-station and the generator house/staff quarters reported that they neither saw nor heard any sign of an altercation during this time.
“The student was immediately rushed to the university hospital by ambulance. Upon further examination, the medical team, led by the Director of Health Services, discovered additional bruises around his neck, indicative of a struggle or defensive wounds.
“Despite the concerted efforts of the doctors and nurses, he passed away in the late hours of last night.”
The Registrar stated that in the aftermath of the incident, it has been established that the student sustained an injury to his abdominal region while on his way to the hostel.
Also, it was noted that his “last contact was with a friend at the old site of the campus”.

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So sad