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Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, on Thursday took to the streets in protest after a final-year student was killed during an armed robbery operation in the university community.
The incident, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday, triggered anger among students who suspended shuttle services and demanded urgent intervention from security agencies and government authorities over growing insecurity around the institution.
According to reports, the robbers invaded Bukky’s Court, a private student hostel in the Mariam area of Ago-Iwoye, allegedly forcing entry by breaking doors and accessing parts of the building through the roof.
Several valuables belonging to students, including mobile phones, power banks and a gas cylinder, were reportedly stolen during the attack.
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A video circulating online showed a large crowd of students assembled at the university’s senate building, calling for justice for the deceased student.
The protesters later marched to the Abodi Police Station, singing solidarity songs and carrying placards bearing different messages.
Sources said the robbery took place around midnight. The deceased student was reportedly shot after stepping outside to find out the cause of the disturbance.
A student of the institution, identified on X as Belike_Sharon, said the robbers targeted multiple houses within the neighbourhood.
“About last night. This took place around 12 am in Omo Jay axis, Ago Iwoye OOU. The robbers penetrated almost all the houses on my street. I was literally panicking while hearing those gunshots. It could have been me or anyone who got shot or killed,” the student wrote.
The university confirmed the death through a statement issued by Niyi Oduwole, Deputy Registrar of the institution, who also announced the suspension of academic activities for the day.
“Following the incident of armed robbery in Ago-Iwoye township that resulted in the tragic loss of one of our students early this morning, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, on behalf of the University Senate has directed that today, Thursday, 18th June, 2026 be declared a lecture-free day,” the statement reads.
The university management expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and the student body while assuring students that efforts were being made to improve security within the community.
“While commiserating with the entire students over the demise of their colleague, the University Management expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and assures the students that adequate security measures will be put in place in collaboration with relevant security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property,” the statement added.
Management also appealed to students to remain peaceful during the mourning period.
“Management also appeals to the entire students’ populace that in grieving over the untimely death of their colleague, they should exercise restraint and eschew any action that will further aggravate the situation on ground.”
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command said it had begun an investigation into the killing and was pursuing those responsible for the attack.
Speaking on the development, the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said security operatives had already launched a manhunt for the suspects.
“The Ogun state police command has commenced investigation into the tragic death of an Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) student who was shot by suspected armed robbers in Ago-Iwoye,” Babaseyi said.
“Police operatives responded promptly and have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.”
He added that investigations were ongoing while the command extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and members of the university community.
“The command commiserates with the family and the OOU community and prays that the deceased’s soul rests in perfect peace,” he said.
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