Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso has suspended academic activities at its Iseyin campus following the death of a student. The university announced the decision in a statement issued by Registrar Olayinka Balogun on Saturday. The deceased was a 200‑level undergraduate from the Department of Agricultural Economics who was fatally injured in a hit‑and‑run incident in Iseyin, sparking widespread outrage among the student body.
In response, university management has ordered all students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources to observe a two‑week break. The pause is intended to give students and faculty time to grieve, to come to terms with the tragedy, and to allow the university to implement measures that ensure the safety and well‑being of its community.
LAUTECH, a public university in Oyo State, Nigeria, is known for its academic excellence and notable alumni. Its Iseyin campus, a satellite site, offers a variety of programs in agriculture and related fields. The temporary suspension of activities at this campus underscores the institution’s commitment to student safety and its willingness to provide a supportive environment during a period of mourning. No further details about the incident or the circumstances of the student’s death have been released.
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