LAUTECH Shuts Campus After Student Dies in Road Accident!

LAUTECH Shuts Campus After Student Dies in Road Accident!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Iseyin campus, has suspended academic activities for two weeks following the tragic death of a 200-level student who was fatally hit by a commercial vehicle on the Iseyin/Saki Road in Oyo State.

The university confirmed the closure in an official statement, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and assuring students and families that investigations are underway.

“The management sympathises with the bereaved family and has ordered a full investigation into the matter,” the statement read.

Key Details:

• The deceased, a student from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, was reportedly attempting to cross the road when the accident occurred.
• The commercial driver fled the scene and remains at large as of the time of reporting.
• Student protests erupted over inadequate traffic control and poor road infrastructure around the campus, prompting the temporary shutdown.

Why It Matters:

The tragedy has amplified longstanding concerns over student safety in satellite campuses lacking basic infrastructure.

• The incident may lead to policy reviews and infrastructural upgrades through collaboration between university authorities and the Oyo State Government.
• It also highlights the urgent need for improved road safety awareness and enforcement in university host communities.

Citations:

1. LAUTECH Management Statement – Nov. 2025
2. Oyo State Police Command – Incident Report, Iseyin Division
3. Student Union Press Briefing – LAUTECH Iseyin Campus, Nov. 2025

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

editor

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

See author's posts