Ondo 100-Level Student Confirmed Dead after Allegedly consuming Sniper

The Federal University of Technology Akure has confirmed the death of a 100-level student, Favour Olaniyi, who was reportedly found dead near his off-campus residence in Akure, Ondo State.

The institution disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, Adegbenro Adebanjo.

According to the statement, the deceased was a student of the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics.

Adebanjo explained that the incident occurred on Saturday and was immediately reported to the university management, which promptly alerted security agencies.

“After the incident was brought to the attention of the university management, the university security apparatus immediately informed the police.

“Officers from the force were dispatched to the scene, while medical officials from the university and security operatives coordinated the evacuation of the body to the morgue,” the statement read.

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The university spokesman added that the parents of the deceased had been informed, while the police had commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.

He noted that the institution was fully cooperating with security agencies handling the investigation.

Adebanjo further disclosed that the university had begun providing counselling support for students affected by the tragic development.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents and family members at this very difficult time,” he added.

The institution also urged students facing emotional or personal challenges to make use of counselling and guidance services provided by the university.

Meanwhile, reports indicated that Olaniyi allegedly consumed a poisonous substance believed to be Sniper, though authorities have yet to officially confirm the cause of death.

The incident has sparked emotional reactions among students and residents in Akure.