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Tragedy as 23-year-old FUTA student allegedly commits suicide

Police are investigating the cause as FUTA provides counselling to affected students and says the student’s parents have been notified.

  • FUTA confirmed the death of one 100-level student, Favour Olaniyi, from the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, who was found lifeless near his off-campus residence on Saturday.
  • After the incident was reported to FUTA management, the university security apparatus immediately alerted Officers, who coordinated with medical personnel to evacuate the body to the morgue.
  • Officers have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding Olaniyi's death, while Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol Adegbenro Adebanjo confirmed the deceased's parents have been notified.
  • FUTA is providing counseling support to students affected by the tragedy, with the Students Affairs Division encouraging those facing emotional or personal challenges to utilize available guidance services.
  • While reports have alleged the consumption of a poisonous substance like Sniper, authorities have not officially confirmed the cause of death as investigations continue in Akure, Ondo State.
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