Olabisi Onabanjo University was thrown into mourning yesterday after suspected armed robbers killed a first-year student in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.

The deceased was identified as Lawanson Anthony Abiodun, a 100-level student of the Department of Arts and Social Science Education. He was reportedly attacked in the township during a robbery incident in the early hours of Thursday, June 18, 2026.

In response, the university management declared the day lecture-free in honor of the slain student. The directive was issued by Vice Chancellor Prof. Ayodeji Agboola on behalf of the University Senate. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the institution’s spokesman, Mr. Niyi Oduwole.

Prof. Agboola expressed grief over the loss and assured students that the school is collaborating with security agencies to strengthen safety measures within and around the campus. He said the lecture-free day was to allow the university community to mourn and reflect on the incident.

University officials urged students to remain calm and vigilant, while calling on law enforcement to apprehend those responsible.

Source: University statement by Mr. Niyi Oduwole