Tragedy At OOU: 200-Level Student Loses Life In Shocking Campus Shuttle Incident

A 200-level student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has reportedly died after falling from a moving campus shuttle bus in a tragic incident that has sparked concerns over transportation safety and emergency medical response at the institution.

The Students’ Union Government confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by its President, Kehinde Bamgbose; General Secretary, Olajire Emmanuel; and Public Relations Officer, Olamide Salau.

According to the union, the incident occurred around the university gate when passengers alighted from a campus shuttle bus and were preparing to board again.

The statement alleged that an unidentified individual who was not supposed to be on the bus occupied the seat previously used by the deceased, resulting in a disagreement.

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

However, the student reportedly fell off before the shuttle reached Mosque Junction and became unconscious.

He was subsequently rushed to the university’s Mini Campus Health Centre for medical attention. However, the Students’ Union alleged that the health facility requested his identification card before treatment could be administered.

The union said the student died within minutes, describing the circumstances surrounding his death as disturbing and calling for a thorough investigation into the actions of the driver and the response of the medical facility.

It condemned the alleged instruction given to the student to hold onto a moving vehicle, describing such conduct as dangerous and a serious violation of basic transportation safety standards.

The union also questioned the alleged demand for the student’s identification card before emergency treatment, insisting that administrative procedures should never take priority over saving a person’s life.

It maintained that students experiencing medical emergencies should receive immediate attention, regardless of whether they can provide identification or medical cards at the time.

Furthermore, the Students’ Union disclosed that the police had intervened and that the driver involved was with the relevant authorities.

While expressing its intention to allow the investigation to proceed, the union called for anyone found responsible for the circumstances leading to the student’s death to be held accountable.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of campus transportation and the readiness of university health facilities to respond to life-threatening emergencies.