Police investigate death of FUTA student found near hostel
The Ondo State Police Command is investigating the death of Favour Olaniyi, a 100-level student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Olaniyi was found lifeless in a bush near his off-campus hostel, with a bottle containing a suspected poisonous substance recovered at the scene. The university described the incident as sad and unfortunate, and has pledged to cooperate fully with the police investigation. Support is also being provided to affected students and the family of the deceased.
What happened
- Favour Olaniyi, a 23-year-old student, was found dead in a bush along FUTA North Gate, Akure, on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
- Police recovered a bottle suspected to contain poison at the scene, with no visible marks of violence on the body.
- The Ondo State Police Command, led by DSP Abayomi Jimoh, has begun an investigation into the suspected suicide.
- The university’s Director of Corporate Communication, Adegbenro Adebanjo, confirmed the incident and said the school is cooperating with authorities.
- The university is providing counselling support to students affected by the incident and has informed Olaniyi’s parents.
