The management of Olabisi Onabanjo University has declared a lecture-free day following the killing of a 100-level student by suspected armed robbers in Ago-Iwoye township, Ogun State.
The victim, Lawanson Anthony Abiodun, was a student of the Department of Arts and Social Science Education.
His death sparked grief and anxiety across the university community on Thursday.
In response to the incident, the vice-chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, directed that academic activities be suspended for the day in honour of the deceased student.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Office and signed by the institution’s spokesperson, Niyi Oduwole.
According to the statement, the student lost his life during an armed robbery attack that occurred in Ago-Iwoye in the early hours of Thursday.
“Following the incident of armed robbery in Ago-Iwoye township that resulted in the tragic loss of one of our students early this morning, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, on behalf of the University Senate, has directed that today, Thursday, June 18, 2026, be declared a lecture-free day,” the statement said.
The university management expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and the student community, assuring that efforts were underway to strengthen security within and around the campus environment.
It stated that the institution would continue to work closely with relevant security agencies to enhance surveillance and ensure the protection of lives and property.
Management also appealed to students to remain calm and avoid actions that could escalate tensions while mourning their colleague.
“At this critical period, the University Management pledges its support to the students and sympathises with them over their departed colleague,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident and disclosed that an investigation had commenced.
Babaseyi said police operatives had responded to the situation and launched a manhunt for those responsible for the killing.
“The police command has commenced an investigation into the tragic death of a student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, who was shot by suspected armed robbers in Ago-Iwoye,” he said.
He added that efforts were ongoing to track down the suspects, while the command extended its condolences to the bereaved family and the university community.
