The student was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Iseyin Road in Oyo State.

According to investigations, the victim, a student in the Department of Agricultural Economics, was run over by the unidentified commercial driver on Friday morning. In response to the incident, fellow students staged a protest and set the vehicle involved in the accident on fire after the driver fled the scene.

The Registrar of LAUTECH, Olayinka Balogun, confirmed the incident on Saturday, offering condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. Balogun also revealed that the university had decided to suspend all activities at the Iseyin campus for two weeks to allow students and staff time to grieve.

“The management of LAUTECH deeply regrets to announce the tragic passing of one of our students,” Balogun said. “This heartbreaking event has deeply affected our university community, and our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

In a statement, Balogun announced that academic activities at the Iseyin campus would be suspended effective immediately. “In light of this tragic loss, and the emotional toll it has taken on our students and staff, the university management has approved a two-week break for all students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources. Students are expected to return to classes on Monday, November 24, 2025.”

While academic activities are on hold, essential staff will be notified if required to be on duty during the break.

Balogun urged students to remain safe and support each other during this difficult time, adding that the memory of the departed student should be honored by all.

Source: Punch