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Tragedy as 100-level FUTA student dies in apartment
The Federal University of Technology Akure has confirmed the death of one of its students, Favour Olaniyi, a 100-level student of the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics.
The confirmation was made in a statement issued on Sunday in Akure by the institution’s Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo.
According to the statement, the student was found dead near his off-campus residence on Saturday.
Adebanjo said the incident was immediately reported to the police after it was brought to the attention of the university management.
“After the incident was brought to the attention of the university management, the university security apparatus immediately informed the police,” the statement read.
“Officers from the force were dispatched to the scene while medical officials from the university and the security operatives coordinated the evacuation of the body to the mortuary,” he said.
According to him, parents of the deceased have since been informed about the unfortunate development.
He said that the police were currently investigating the incident, stating that the university was in support of the investigation and fully cooperating with the investigators.
“Also, officials of the university are in touch with and providing counselling support to some of his co-students who may have been impacted by the unfortunate incident.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents and family members at this very difficult time,” he said.
Adebanjo noted that the Students Affairs Division of FUTA had always reiterated its readiness and willingness to provide support for students who might be battling with any issues and would continue to do so.
He encouraged students to take advantage of the availability of such counselling and guidance when facing any issue off and on campus. (NAN)
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