Favour Olaniyi, a 100-Level student of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has been found dead outside the campus of the university.
Olaniyi, of the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, was discovered dead very close to his off-campus residence on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The death of the student was confirmed in a statement by Adegbenro Adebanjo, Director, Corporate Communication and Protocol, FUTA, on Sunday in Akure.
The statement read: “The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) is saddened by the unfortunate incident involving one of its students , Favour Olaniyi , a Year I student in the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics who was found dead very close to his off-campus residence on Saturday May 9,2026.
“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 the security operatives coordinated the evacuation of the body to the Morgue.
“The parents of the student have since been informed about the unfortunate development.
“The Police are currently investigating the incident and the University is in support of the investigation and fully cooperating with the investigators.
“Also officials of the University are in touch with and providing counseling support to some of his co-students who may have been impacted by the unfortunate incident.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents and family members at this very difficult time.
“The Students Affairs Division ,FUTA has always reiterated its readiness and willingness to provide support for students who may be battling with any issues and will continue to do so. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the availability of such counselling and guidance when they are faced with any issues off and on campus.”
