Favour Olaniyi, 100-level FUTA student, found dead near residence
Favour Olaniyi, a 100-level student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, was found dead close to his off-campus residence. The university confirmed the incident through a statement by Mr Adegbenro Adebanjo, director of corporate communication and protocol. The police have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, with the university expressing support for the investigation. University officials are also providing counselling to affected students and have reached out to the deceased's family.
What happened
- Favour Olaniyi was a 100-level student in the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics at FUTA.
- He was found dead near his off-campus residence, and the university promptly notified the police.
- Police officers, university medical officials, and security operatives coordinated the evacuation of the body to the morgue.
- The university has informed Favour Olaniyi's parents and is offering counselling support to students impacted by the incident.
- The Students’ Affairs Division reiterated its commitment to supporting students facing challenges and encouraged them to seek guidance services.
