• About Us
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́ Podcast
  • Contact
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Freelanews
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
Freelanews
No Result
View All Result
Home General

‘Spreading clothes’ OAU undergraduate dies after falling into soak away (Photos)

Rtn. Victor Ojelabi by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
February 12, 2022
in General
0
273697802 496447888661298 1694251181010238133 n
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Share 0
Share 0
Share 0

A student of the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, , Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has died after she accidentally fell into a soakaway her hostel of residence.

273762562 496448008661286 8123677153031997280 n

273697802 496447888661298 1694251181010238133 n

Eyewitnesses, who were at the scene of the incident, revealed that she was with her friends spreading clothes on a line when she mistakenly fell into a hole leading into the soakaway and got stuck in it.

They stated that before her friends could rush to call for help, she had already fallen deep into the soakaway.
According to the eyewitnesses, “It took almost an hour before help came and even with the presence maintenance team and the Osun State Fire Service, it took up to half an hour before they could get her out of the soakaway.”
They also disclosed that it was later discovered that the cause of the collapse was that termites had eaten the wood which was used to cover the soakaway.

The management of the university has also confirmed the incident.

In a statement, the university Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the student Ajibola Heritage Ayomikun, was a resident of BVER hostel, one of the privately run hostels in the Students Village.

The OAU spokesperson, who explained that the university management was saddened by the unfortunate incident, added that when the news got to management, it immediately mobilised the firemen from the university, Osun State and the OAU Teaching Hospital who through concerted efforts got the student out.

Olarewaju stated that immediately she was brought out from the hole, she was rushed to the OAU Teaching Hospitals Complex where she was certified dead.

He stated that the university Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, who led the rescue team to the scene, while appealing to the students to remain calm and law-abiding, added that the police had been briefed about the incident and they have commenced investigations.

Describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable, Ogunbodede also promised to critically look into the circumstances that led to the student’s death and mete out appropriate sanctions against those involved or whoever is found culpable.

“The Vice-Chancellor, therefore, appealed to the students to remain calm and law abiding as the police, who have been briefed, are also investigating.”

Reacting to the incident, the OAU student union leadership described the death of Heritage as an unfortunate and avoidable death.

In a statement jointly signed by Olayiwola Folahan Festus, President-elect, Odewale Samuel Damilare,
Secretary General-elect and Ogunperi Taofeek Olalekan (Tao),

Public Relations Officer-elect, the student stated that the deceased would have survived if the soakaway system was properly constructed and covered.

They alleged that despite the huge amounts of money paid by students for rent, students life was still not safe within he school environment.

The union, while demanding immediate justice for the deceased, maintained that doing so would forestall possible reoccurrence.

The death of Ajibola Heritage Ayomikun is coming three months after the death of Aishat Omowumi Adesina, a part four students of the Department of Foreign Languages.

Recall that the death of Aishat had earlier sparked a protest as the students accused the OAU management of negligence.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Share 0
Share 0
Share 0
otunba victor profile picture scaled
Rtn. Victor Ojelabi

Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.


Discover more from Freelanews

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Related Posts

Abuja
General

‘We wouldn’t accept’ Abuja rejects extension of COVID-19 lockdown

by Freelanews
April 13, 2020
food crisis in Nigeria
General

Bishop Kukah urges President Tinubu to address Nigeria’s food crisis, fuel costs

by Oreoluwa Ojelabi
September 6, 2024
Muric leader
General

‘How naive’ MURIC attacks CAN over Kwara government approval of Muslim pupils wearing hijab

by Freelanews
March 1, 2021
113301609 magu
General

‘Fake news’ I never begged nor admitted allegations against me, Magu says

by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
September 30, 2020
Governor Abdullahi Sule e1577139034341
General

‘Sacked!’ Nasarawa governor, Abdullahi Sule, dismisses commissioners, political aides

by Freelanews
August 30, 2021

Discussion about this post

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent News

Rotary Club cataract surgery

Rotary Club cataract surgery transforms 30,000 lives

October 8, 2025
Ikechukwu N arrest

Ikechukwu N arrest shocks Argentina after INTERPOL raid

October 8, 2025
CBN monetary stability

CBN assures Nigerians of monetary stability progress

October 8, 2025
Uche Nnaji resignation

BREAKING! Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji resigns over certificate forgery allegations

October 7, 2025

Search

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Political persecution in Ogun State

Political persecution in Ogun State: Abiodun moves against Otunba Gbenga Daniel with demolition threats again

August 9, 2025
Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun

Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun remembered with love

September 14, 2025
Taylor Swift deepfake scandal

Taylor Swift faces deepfake scandal as Swifties call for stricter regulation

January 25, 2024
April Wind Couture

April Wind Couture thrives in Nigeria’s tough economy with bold Ankara vision

September 12, 2025
amoke

‘Meals by Amoke’ We serve traditional dishes in a modern way, Bukoye Fasola reveals

0
Image 2024 03 26 at 120645 AM jpeg

Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu call on communities to #MakeWeHalla against domestic violence

0
Meran Primary Health Centre

Lagos father shares heartbreaking experience at Meran Primary Health Centre (Photos)

0
fls2

‘Disarticulated system’ Gov’t confused about Nigerian education, expert laments

0
Rotary Club cataract surgery

Rotary Club cataract surgery transforms 30,000 lives

October 8, 2025
Ikechukwu N arrest

Ikechukwu N arrest shocks Argentina after INTERPOL raid

October 8, 2025
CBN monetary stability

CBN assures Nigerians of monetary stability progress

October 8, 2025
Uche Nnaji resignation

BREAKING! Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji resigns over certificate forgery allegations

October 7, 2025
October 2025
MTWTFSS
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031 
« Sep    
Freelanews

Freelanews is a Nigerian digital news platform that delivers timely, credible, and engaging stories across politics, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and the creative industry, with a strong focus on promoting innovation, integrity, and inclusivity in storytelling.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Editor’s Pick

  • OGD vs DA
    OGD vs DA: The real story never told
    • August 22, 2025
  • Toyota Sienna harassment
    Why is Lagos State govt harassing Toyota Sienna users?
    • August 19, 2025
  • Otunba Gbenga Daniel
    Who really is Otunba Gbenga Daniel?
    • August 18, 2025

Hot!

Rotary Club cataract surgery

Rotary Club cataract surgery transforms 30,000 lives

October 8, 2025
Ikechukwu N arrest

Ikechukwu N arrest shocks Argentina after INTERPOL raid

October 8, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertisement
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Total
0
Share
0
0
0
0
0
0
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.

Discover more from Freelanews

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

 

Loading Comments...