Fresh university graduate found dead in hostel

The Ogun State Police Command has opened an investigation into the sudden death of a 20-year-old Information Technology graduate from Babcock University, Ilisan Remo.

Security analyst Zagozola Makama reported that the deceased, identified as Akawa Samuel, was rushed to the Babcock University Teaching Hospital by his roommates on Wednesday, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

Police detectives who visited the scene said one of the deceased’s roommates disclosed that Boluwatife had complained of cold and difficulty in breathing on July 27, and was advised to visit the University Medical Centre.

According to him, they were on campus to complete their clearance process ahead of graduation, and the deceased had planned to return home soon.

He further stated that the deceased was in good spirits the previous night and played games on his laptop until around 11:00 p.m. He was, however, found unresponsive by morning.

Photographs of the deceased were taken, and the statement of his elder brother, Akawa John, was recorded.

The body has been deposited at the university morgue for autopsy and preservation, while investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of death.