Tragedy struck in the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, as a 200-level student of the institution, Ajibola Ayomikun, was reported dead after falling into a septic tank.

The student of the department of Linguistics and African Language was said to have died after she fell into a septic tank popularly called soakaway in a private hostel called BVER.

Confirming the tragic incident via a statement, OAU spokesman, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, said the student was confirmed dead on arrival at the University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife.

Olarewaju stated: “When the news got to us, we immediately mobilised the firemen from the University, Osun State Fire Service, and the OAU Teaching Hospital who through concerted efforts got the student out.

“She was immediately taken to the OAU Teaching Hospital Complex where she was certified dead.”

In his reaction, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, sympathised with the students and parents of the deceased.

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He further urged the students to remain calm and law-abiding to allow police investigate the incident properly, adding that all necessary measures would be taken to address the outcome of the investigation.

“The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, who led his management team to the scene, sympathised with the students and commiserated with the parents of the deceased.

“Professor Ogunbodede, who described the incident as tragic and unacceptable, promised to critically look into the circumstances that led to the student’s death and mete out appropriate sanctions against those involved or whoever is found culpable.

“The Vice-Chancellor, therefore, appealed to the students to remain calm and law-abiding as the police, who have been briefed, are also investigating,” the statement read.

TheStar